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NEW HOME IN EVANSTON
After 50 years of productions and nearly 30 years at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Northlight’s 2026-27 Season will be our first in our very own home in Evanston, the vibrant community where Northlight began in 1974. Owned and operated by Northlight, a theatre of our own in downtown Evanston will strengthen our ability to produce compelling new and existing work, nurture and grow the next generation of theatregoers, expand our civic impact, spark economic development, and serve as a cultural hub for the entire community. The first production at the new Northlight begins on September 9!
NORTHLIGHT NEWS
Our new building is open for business, and Chicago can’t stop buzzing about it! Check out the articles below for an introduction to the New...
Northlight celebrated the ribbon-cutting of our new home at 1012 Church Street on Tuesday, July 28. The ceremony drew city officials, Northlight trustees, staff, donors,...
In preparation for the first show of our 2026/27 season, Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher to discuss all things The...
I asked my predecessor, Russell Vandenbrouke, whose tenure lasted from 1987 to 1998, to recall the journey from Kingsley School to the North Shore Center,...
Amidst the joy of moving into a new office space and preparing to take possession of our new theatre, I’ve been reflecting on what we...
What makes a screwball comedy? The Angel Next Door is a romantic screwball comedy based on Ferenc Molnar’s A Play at the Castle. But what...
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The reviews are in, and THE FRONT PAGE is a hit! We`re opening our new home with a smashingly successful show that will have you rolling in the aisles. Grab your tickets today to join in on the fun! We can`t wait to see you there.
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It takes a village to bring a production to life! Northlight depends on a team of highly skilled designers, artists, and technicians each time we put on a show. The final product is always stunning, and it’s a lot of fun to see how the sausage gets made by these dependable people! Check out this time-lapse video of THE FRONT PAGE set load-in to see it all come together. Set designed by Jeffrey Kmiec!
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Our Evanston Open House is next week! Whether you live, work, or study in or near Evanston, this night is for you. Join us for an insider’s look at the theatre, including the set of THE FRONT PAGE, take a complete backstage tour, and meet members of the Northlight staff to hear about our Artistic plans, Education and Community programs, Business Partnerships, Patron Services, and more. Attendance is free, but RSVPs are encouraged.
Monday, September 28 | 5:00-8:00pm, Last tour 7:30pm | 1012 Church Street
All advance RSVPs will be entered to win a pair of tickets to ALL THE WORLD!
Check the link in our bio for more info.
Our industry open house is TONIGHT! Join us for an inside look at the new Northlight, exclusively for our colleagues in the theatre community. Check out the theatre itself, take a complete backstage tour, and mingle with peers and collaborators in the spacious new lobby. Whether you’re onstage, backstage, behind-the-scenes, or in the offices, all Chicagoland theatre-makers are invited to our new home. Come see the latest addition to our dynamic theatre city!
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It`s opening week for THE FRONT PAGE, and we`re so excited to share this world premiere adaptation with you that we`re giving you this sneak preview of the show. Grab your tickets and join us for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy! We can`t wait to see you there.
Our industry open house is less than a week away! Join us for an inside look at the new Northlight, exclusively for our colleagues in the theatre community. Check out the theatre itself, take a complete backstage tour, and mingle with peers and collaborators in the spacious new lobby. Whether you’re onstage, backstage, behind-the-scenes, or in the offices, all Chicagoland theatre-makers are invited to our new home. Come see the latest addition to our dynamic theatre city!
#theatreinchicago #evanston #theatre #chicagotheatre #downtownevanston
Preview audiences are loving THE FRONT PAGE! This fast-paced world premiere adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher has audiences rolling in the aisles. See what they`re saying, and grab your tickets to join in on the fun ASAP!
#downtownevanston #chicagotheatre #evanston #theatreinchicago #theatre
Congratulations to both James Sherman and Kelvin Roston Jr. on their 2026 Jeff Award wins! We couldn`t be more grateful for the opportunity to work with such talented artists, and we`re so proud that they were recognized for their work!
Break a leg to all of the Chicago actors, artists, and technicians attending the Jeff Awards tonight! Northlight has several well-deserved nominations to gush over. Congratulations to all of our artists for being recognized for the fabulous work they bring to our stage.
Join the Northlight team! We`re hiring an Education and Community Programs Manager. Check out our website for details, and send us your resume today.
