Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre
Dave Malloy musical will run through June 7 on the Johnson Stage in Chicago.
Raven Theatre Company has released production images for OCTET, the musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Keira Fromm. The production will run May 7 through June 7, 2026, marking the company’s first musical presentation.
Set in an anonymous meeting room on the North Side of Chicago, the work follows a group of eight individuals who gather regularly to sing as they confront the effects of digital life. Known for his Broadway work on NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, Malloy structures OCTET around chamber-inspired a cappella music, examining themes of technology, addiction, and human connection in the online age.
The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2019 and was described by The New York Times as “the most original and topical musical of the year.” Raven Theatre’s production continues that exploration through an ensemble-driven staging centered on vocal performance.
OCTET will run May 7 through June 7, 2026, with performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. on the Johnson Stage at Raven Theatre, located at 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets are $45, with discounts available for students, military, and industry. Additional information is available at www.raventheatre.com.
Photo Credit: Joe Mazza
Joryhebel Ginorio
Ryder Dean McDaniel, Teressa LaGamba, Jordan Golding, Neala Barron, Sam Shankman, Elliot Esquivel
Ryder Dean McDaniel
Grace Steckler, Sam Shankman, Joryhebel Ginorio, Teressa LaGamba, Ryder Dean McDaniel
Grace Steckler, Joryhebel Ginorio, Elliot Esquivel, Teressa LaGamba, Jordan Golding, Sam Shankman, Neala Barron, Ryder McDaniel
Grace Steckler
Elliot Esquivel
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