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
Who wrote it?
Michael R. Jackson wrote the music, book and lyrics.
How long does it run?
October 8 through November 8, 2026.