The Glessner House in Chicago will host the first staged reading of The White City: An Audible Exhibition on H. H. Holmes, Murderer on October 6 and 7, 2023.

Theater in the Dark presents playwright Rick Kinnebrew’s captivating examination of one of the late 19th century’s most notorious characters. Directed by Corey Bradberry and presented in the style of classic radio dramas of the 1930s and 1940s, the production combines the written word, human voices, original music, and rich soundscapes ranging from the Ferris Wheel to the gallows where Holmes was executed. The White City is based on the true story of Chicago’s multi-murderer Dr. H. H. Holmes. Guiding us through the story is a devilish carnival barker named Hatch. Ticket price includes a “ride” on the Great Wheel. An edifying spectacle not to be missed! Ben Pitezel scores a bit of luck with a promising job in Chicago, but soon discovers that his new position with the smooth-talking, successful Dr. H. H. Holmes is, in reality, a deal with the devil. Can Ben reap the rewards of his station without paying the price?

Tickets are $30 per person ($25 for members) and available for the performance on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7. The shows run from 8-10 PM at the Glessner House (1800 S. Prairie Avenue in Chicago).