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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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Yesterday we kicked off rehearsals for ALL THE WORLD, a brand new play by Lauren M. Gunderson. The room was abuzz with excitement for this world premiere about love, showmances, and leaving it all on stage. Grab your tickets today to make ALL THE WORLD part of your holiday season!
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We can`t wait to bring you a brand new Lauren M. Gunderson play this holiday season! This romantic two-hander is in the hands of Director Jessica Thebus and these astounding performers, Alejandra Escalante and Ryan Hallahan. Grab your tickets to see them bring it to life, and add some heart-fluttering memories to your holiday!
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Behind the scenes of THE FRONT PAGE, a cast of understudies has been primed and ready to jump in when they`re needed. We`d like to give them a standing ovation for their hard work and thank them for waiting in the wings!
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We`re brightening up your holiday season with a brand new play from Lauren M. Gunderson, one of the most produced living playwrights in the country! Her Austen-inspired CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY series (with Margot Melcon) and adaptation of LOUISA MAY ALCOTT`S LITTLE WOMEN have delighted Northlight audiences in the past. ALL THE WORLD takes us in a different direction, with a contemporary, "behind-the-scenes" rom-com perfect to add variety to your holiday season!
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Join the Northlight team! We`re expanding our team of custodians. Check out our website for details and send us your resume today.
With only two weeks of the show left, we wanted to give you one last look at THE FRONT PAGE before you save your seat. Make sure you catch it before it`s gone!
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You only have two weeks left to catch THE FRONT PAGE, and houses are filling fast! Head to our website and grab your tickets ASAP.
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The first show in our new theatre blew away critics across Chicago, and we`re not done yet. You have a few more chances to catch THE FRONT PAGE before it`s gone!
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With only a few weeks left to catch THE FRONT PAGE, the applause keeps rolling in! Check out what audiences are saying about the show and save your seats ASAP!
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A new theatre means new entrances, new bathrooms, and new EVERYTHING! Here`s a quick tour of the need-to-know details of our new home, just in time for your next visit!
Planning your next trip to the theatre? Northlight patrons get FREE parking at the 1800 Maple Self Park garage, just a short walk from the theatre. Here`s how to validate your parking to take advantage of this patron perk.
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