Gather 'round, folks—the eerie and the uncanny are making their way to the Southern Theatre. "Welcome to Night Vale," the podcast phenomenon that's been chilling spines since 2012, is set to present its new live show, "The Attic," in Columbus this April. Fans will be treated to a story unique to the live show, not available on the usual twice-monthly podcast. Tickets are up for grabs starting at $29, with the performance promising a dive into themes of nostalgia, memory, and a dark hint of perfection, as reported by BroadwayWorld.
Starring Cecil Baldwin and Symphony Sanders, alongside cameo appearances from fan favorites, the crew plans to bring their radio-show-style performance to life with a never-before-heard script. The Southern Theatre's stage will be graced with a spooky slide presentation and original art by Jessica Hayworth. While Disparition sets the ambiance with live music, a special musical guest will take on the role of "The Weather," a signature segment of the podcast where music breaks up the storytelling, according to CultureMap Austin.
The Welcome to Night Vale experience has long transcended the bounds of a mere podcast. Named among the "10 essential fiction podcasts that shaped the genre" by Vulture, creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor have spun it into best-selling novels and live performances across the globe. This latest tour proves the appetite for Night Vale's distinct brand of the bizarre is insatiable, with over 450 shows performed in 18 countries and 38 U.S. states, as per BroadwayWorld.
