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Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre

Dave Malloy musical will run through June 7 on the Johnson Stage in Chicago.

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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

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Joryhebel Ginorio

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Teressa LaGamba

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Sam Shankman

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Ryder Dean McDaniel, Teressa LaGamba, Jordan Golding, Neala Barron, Sam Shankman, Elliot Esquivel

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Ryder Dean McDaniel

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Neala Barron

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Jordan Golding

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Grace Steckler, Sam Shankman, Joryhebel Ginorio, Teressa LaGamba, Ryder Dean McDaniel

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Grace Steckler, Joryhebel Ginorio, Elliot Esquivel, Teressa LaGamba, Jordan Golding, Sam Shankman, Neala Barron, Ryder McDaniel

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre  Image
Grace Steckler

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Elliot Esquivel



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