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In 1980, the Bascov family gathers with relatives and friends in their sprawling Central Park West apartment to celebrate the holidays and the accomplishments of the son they assume will one day become President of the U.S. By the year 2000, they find that fate doesn’t always play by the rules and that their lives and family look much different than they had planned.
- Richard Greenberg
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Cody Estle To Step Down as Raven Theatre Artistic Director
October 24, 2022Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.
Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST Extended at Raven Theatre
May 18, 2022Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.
Chicago Premiere of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN & More Announced for Raven Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
May 02, 2022Raven Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank.
Raven Theatre's SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON Begins October 3
July 26, 2019Raven Theatre launches its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Rachel Bonds' drama SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle with music direction by Andra Velis Simon. This warm and delicate play with music is an honest look at the hard work of holding a family together and reconnecting with what we've left behind. Casting will be announced shortly.
Raven Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season
February 01, 2019Raven Theatre announces its 2019-20 Season, kicking off this fall with the Chicago premiere of Rachel Bonds' drama SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle and featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons. This warm, delicate play with music is an honest look at the hard work of holding a family together and re-connecting with what we've left behind.
Raven Theatre's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Begins February 7
January 07, 2019Raven Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle. This artful, surprising and often-funny memory play that explores how we are shaped by the people who hurt us will play February 7 - March 24, 2019 on Raven's 99-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.
Casting Announced For Raven Theatre's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
December 13, 2018Raven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.
Raven Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Raven Theatre is at 6157 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL.
Raven is proud to be a cultural cornerstone of Chicago’s north side, where its artistic excellence is known among theatergoers and artists alike. Long acclaimed for its revivals of classic plays, Raven also gives voice to emerging playwrights whose work will help to shape the theatrical cannon for years to come. The theater engages the next generation of artists and community leaders through its robust education program, “Take Flight.” Each year, teaching artists help 3,000 students unlock their creative potential through summer camps, field trip programs, and in-school workshops. Raven works with local elected officials, businesses, and community development organizations to continually offer programs that meet the needs of its neighbors, allowing the theater to remain a destination for theatre and arts education and an artistic home for all who need one.
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