The Addam’s Family musical is set in the present day, though the eccentric and spooky Addams household feels timeless, existing in its own quirky, gothic world. The story takes place in the Addams’ mansion, an old, creaky, and dark estate filled with cobwebs, hidden passageways, and eerie decorations. The setting reflects the family's eccentricities and macabre sense of humor, blending modern elements with their gothic, old-world charm. The time period is contemporary, but the family’s traditional, spooky ways create a whimsical contrast with the outside world, adding to the comedy and tension in the show as the Addams' darker lifestyle collides with the normality of the outside world.