Bold stories. Acclaimed artists. Courageous conversations.

Our 2025-26 season centers Chicago — and Raven Theatre — as a destination for acclaimed work that celebrates the courageous artists telling stories that connect us.

Join us.

Friends,

In Season 43, we are leaning into bold theatrical experiences from award-winning artists whose work has been celebrated locally, nationally, and internationally.

Starting with Terry Guest’s OAK, directed by Mikael Burke – both highly sought after Chicago-based artists whose work you have seen on Raven stages, all over Chicago, and increasingly on the national circuit. Written in a haunting southern gothic style, OAK looks at racial inequities through the lens of missing children.

Raven will be the first to premiere this coveted work in Chicago, following the success of three national Rolling World Premiere productions in the past year.

Next, TOP GIRLS is one of Caryl Churchill’s most iconic plays.

Known for her powerful and thought-provoking writing, Churchill is a staple of the modern theatrical canon and we look forward to further contemporizing and contextualizing this play through the lens of director Lucky Stiff.

Furthermore, the never-before-seen pairing of TOP GIRLS and POT GIRLS gives audiences the unique opportunity to experience both shows – either back-to-back or on separate nights – and expands not only our long-time partnership with The Story Theatre, but also our understanding of what constitutes the theatrical canon.

Finally, we close the season with a first for Raven.

OCTET, written and composed by Dave Malloy – best known for the Broadway hit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812  – is an eight-character a cappella musical that explores the addiction, anxiety, and isolation of life online.

Hailed by the New York Times as “the most original and topical musical of the year” for it’s 2019 Off-Broadway premiere, this inventive and acutely relevant piece reflects the perils of the digital age. Directed by celebrated Chicago-based director Keira Fromm, this production will approach this timely play with nuance and resonance that will leave audiences more connected than ever before.

The 2025/26 season centers Chicago — and Raven Theatre — as a destination for acclaimed work that celebrates the courageous artists telling stories that connect us at a time when it’s needed most.

We hope you’ll join us — in courage — in Season 43.

Read the full press release HERE.

A subscription to Raven’s 43rd Season isn’t just a great deal – it’s a promise to yourself to make time for bold, thought-provoking, local theater.

GET YOUR Subscription TODAY!

SUBSCRIBER PERKS:

– Save up to $50 on Raven’s Three-Show Season
– Early Access to reserve your seats (before public sale dates)
– Priority Seating before general public
– 10% off concessions
– Discounts for Family & Friends
– 20% off productions by Raven Theatre’s Resident Company The Story Theatre

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:

BASE SUBSCRIPTION – $120 (More than 10% in savings!)

Includes one ticket to each of Raven’s three Season 43 productions (3 tickets total).
– A simple way to enjoy the full season
– Guarantees your seat at every mainstage production
– Great for solo patrons or first-time subscribers

FLEX 4 SUBSCRIPTION – $160 (more than 10% in savings!)

Includes four tickets to use however you like throughout the season (4 tickets total).
– Designed for flexibility: bring a friend, see a show twice, or mix and match
– Ideal for paris, busy schedules, or those wanting to share Raven with others

FLEX 6 SUBSCRIPTION – $220 (up to 20% in savings!)

Includes six tickets to use in any combination during the season (6 tickets total).
– BEST VALUE – Our most flexible and cost-effective option!
– Perfect for avid theatergoeres, families, or anyone looking to curate their own season
– Great for group outings or returning for a second look

*All Season 43 Subscriptions expire on June 7, 2026. Unclaimed seats do not carry over.

COMMON QUESTIONS

• HOW DO SUBSCRIBERS BOOK SEATS?
  Subscribers can click on the links in individual show pages, or the storefront, and click “Log In” in the top right corner. Subscribers are also welcome to contact us with dates via phone or email.

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• ARE SINGLE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE?
  Yes, but they will only be available one month before a show’s first performance.

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• WHAT SHOWS DO SUBSCRIPTIONS COVER & WHO CAN USE MY TICKETS?
  Our season subscriptions cover the three main stage shows in our season (OAK, TOP GIRLS, and OCTET). Subscriptions don’t cover limited engagements or resident/visiting shows. Once a subscription is purchased, subscribers can use their tickets for themselves and any guests.

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• AREN’T SUBSCRIPTIONS OUTDATED? WHY NOT JUST BUY A TICKET?
  Our industry (and Raven) is no stranger to adapting to economic and societal shifts. This season we are making small changes as we adapt to our big goals. However, single-ticket buyers won’t be able to purchase tickets until one month before the show. Between early access, discounts, and sold-out shows, subscribing is the way to go!