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Night‑Time Tales at 52 Sumner

Springfield, USATuesday, June 23, 2026

At the heart of Springfield, 52 Sumner has become a hub for daring events. The venue’s co‑founder, who always seeks the unusual, welcomed a new offering from the team that previously staged Poe‑inspired nights. The fresh concept flips classic horror into real‑life crime: a series called “Serial Killer Speakeasy.”

The Show

  • Focus: Lives of four notorious killers—Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Ed Gein.
  • Style: Actors bring the stories to life on stage, letting audiences feel the tension and curiosity that once drove true‑crime podcasts.
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Age Restriction: 21+ with valid ID.

Drink Pairings

Killer Signature Cocktail
Bundy Friendly Stranger
Dahmer Apartment Two One Three
Gacy Killer Clowns
Gein Gein’s Cauldron

Non‑alcoholic options are available for sober patrons.

Schedule & Tickets

  • Friday: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: Noon slot.
  • Tickets: $55–$65, sold online via Fever’s site.

Most times fill up fast.

Mission

The venue aims to explore the darker corners of human nature while honoring those affected by these crimes. By mixing performance art with cocktail culture, the experience promises to be both unsettling and thought‑provoking.

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