The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

One man, two natures.

The brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll is convinced that the evil in man is a quality that can be stripped away from his soul. But when he experiments upon himself to prove his point, he gives that evil a chance to roam free as his alter ego, Edward Hyde. Soon, he is metamorphing between one persona and another, struggling with himself for supremacy, and performing all manner of terrible acts on the world at large.

Jekyll and Hyde is the classic tale of good vs. evil; a chilling, cautionary story of unimaginable hubris and unintentional consequences. Join storyteller David Neilsen for an unforgettable dramatic reading of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic masterpiece.

Please note: this is an indoor, seated performance, not a walking tour.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Times: 6:30–7:30 p.m. or 8:30–9:30 p.m. (two seatings)
Location: Washington Irving Memorial Chapel, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Ages: 12+

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is just one stop on Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s 2026 special-events calendar. This fall, you can also catch dramatic readings of Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Time Machine; step into an interactive Murder Mystery inspired by Washington Irving’s most famous tale; sip Champagne Cocktails with the Dead among the cemetery’s grandest mausoleums; paint your own Headless Horseman alongside artist Heather Gleason; and toast the eccentric poet Francis Saltus Saltus at his graveside. See the full lineup and reserve your seats at sleepyhollowcemetery.org/special-events.