About
A Strange Loop is listed for Chicago this weekend.
A Strange Loop won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and this Chicago production is a co-production between Raven Theatre and About Face Theatre, directed by Mikael Burke. The musical follows Usher, a Black, queer writer working as a Broadway usher while he tries to finish a musical about a Black, queer writer working as a Broadway usher. This weekend brings the first performances of the run.
What to expect
A musical with a cast of seven: Eddie Weaver plays Usher, and six performers play the Thoughts in his head. Raven's ticketing lists the Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows this weekend as previews. Evening shows start at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 3 PM.
Good to know
- This weekend's shows are previews: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM.
- The run ends November 8.
- Raven has scheduled accessibility performances, including closed captioning on November 1 and audio description with a touch tour on October 25.
- Blackout Night is Friday, October 23; Raven shares the code by email, Instagram or phone.
- Raven Theatre is on North Clark Street in Edgewater.
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Common questions
What is A Strange Loop about?
The musical follows Usher, a Black queer Broadway usher writing a musical about a Black queer Broadway usher while confronting a chorus of intrusive inner voices.
Who created this musical?
Michael R. Jackson wrote the music, book, and lyrics, and Mikael Burke directs this Chicago production.
Who is producing the Chicago run?
Raven Theatre presents the production as a co-production with About Face Theatre.
Are accessible performances scheduled?
Yes. Raven lists audio description and a touch tour on October 25, a mask-required queer and transgender community night on October 30, and closed captioning on November 1.
How long does the production run?
The scheduled Chicago run is October 8 through November 8, 2026.