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THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
By Paul Slade Smith
April 9 – May 10
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THE 2026-27 SEASON
Starts September 2026
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FUTURE HOME IN EVANSTON
After 50 years of productions and nearly 30 years at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Northlight’s 2025-26 Season will be its last as renters in Skokie as we embark on opening 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 new Northlight is scheduled to open at 1012 Church Street in September 2026.
NORTHLIGHT NEWS
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...
Today we’re bringing you something special from the Archives! Way back in 2008, Gaslight Scenic Designer Collette Pollard teamed up with Director Jessica Thebus to...
Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with Laura Schellhardt, a nationally recognized playwright and dramaturg who is currently the head of playwriting at Northwestern University,...
Our Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with the playwright of Gaslight to get the scoop on why he decided to adapt this classic thriller....
Our Artistic Director BJ Jones is always tuned in to what’s happening in the theatre scene around Chicago, and in June he appeared on the...
On a rainy day in New York back in 2009, Northlight Artistic Director BJ Jones saw a documentary on Gertrude Berg. Yoo-hoo, Mrs.Goldberg followed the...
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Our 2026-27 Season is one of the hottest tickets in town, and we wanted to show you some highlights! Northlight favorites will be breaking ground on our new stage and bringing you intensely entertaining stories and three world premieres. Want to save your seat? Visit our website or call us at 847.563.8400 today!
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Our 2026-27 Season is one of the hottest tickets in town, and we wanted to show you some highlights! Northlight favorites will be breaking ground on our new stage and bringing you intensely entertaining stories and three world premieres. Want to save your seat? Visit our website or call us at 847.563.8400 today!
#chicagotheatre #theatre #downtownevanston #northlight #northlighttheatre #evanstonillinois #chicagotheatrescene #theatreinchicago
Our communications team has been hard at work dropping the next season. Here are the people behind the magic!
There’s so many reasons to subscribe to our inaugural season in Evanston! Intersted in joining us for all five shows? Visit our website or give us a call today at 847.563.8400.
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Do you see the vision 👀? Northlight’s marketing team took a tour of the new theatre building this week, and it’s all coming together! We can’t wait to open the doors this fall 🥳
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Announcing Northlight Theatre`s Inaugural season in Evanston! This season of intensely entertaining stories will bring you laughs, touch your hearts, and inspire deep discussions, all from our brand-new home. We’ll be diving into each show soon so you can see what they`re all about.
Want to save your seat today? Visit our website to explore subscription options and join us for this new chapter of Northlight history. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!
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We dove into our archives to bring you a scene from our 2016-17 season today. RELATIVITY was directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones, and this scene features Mike Nussbaum and Katherine Keberlein. The show also featured work from the scenic designer Jack Magaw, whose designs return to the stage next month in THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR!
In 1902 Albert and Mileva Einstein had a baby daughter. After 1904 she was never seen or spoken of again. Forty years later, a reporter interviews Einstein about this mysterious piece of his past, revealing shocking secrets about his family and his personal life.
Stay tuned for more scenes from our archives as we bring our 50th Anniversary Season to a close!
Introducing the cast of the final show of our 50th Anniversary Season THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR! These stars are ready to bring you a laugh-out-loud, romantic screwball comedy that celebrates theatre and the people who make it. See them on stage starting April 9!
Young author Oliver Adams is on the brink of success, with his novel set to be published and soon to be adapted for the Broadway stage! When he, the famed (and married) playwrights, and his longed-for leading lady all converge for a weekend at a Newport mansion, the housekeeper that would rather they all leave isn’t the only thing that goes awry. In a romantic screwball comedy that hearkens back to days gone by, only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver’s novel, and his heart.
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Northlight Theatre presents: Showstoppers! One month at a time, Northlight will release a shiny Showstopper package meant to offer you the experience of your dreams. Tremendous travel, sparkling stays, and alluring adventures await your bids. Don’t miss these limited-time offers: each is available for only 30 days before the opportunity disappears. Will you stop the show with a bid that leaves you the lucky winner when the curtain falls, or will some other star up the ante in the final hour?
Our first available package is Salt and Soldier! Enjoy incredible entertainment at two of Chicago`s most iconic venues. This package includes four VIP tickets to the Summer 2026 performance of your choice at The Salt Shed, as well as two tickets to a Chicago Bears Pre-Season game in August 2026. See the Chicago Bears start their season strong at Soldier Field in a pre-season match-up that`s sure to be a wild card. The Salt Shed programs an eclectic, multi-era mix of indie rock, alternative, pop, hip-hop, and electronic artists — there’s something for everyone at this music and entertainment hub in the former Morton Salt complex. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and place your bids!
From actors and designers to scenic painters and admin workers, Northlight hires dozens of people from all walks of life every year to bring our audiences the intensely entertaining productions they love. Here`s to the folks who make it happen on and off stage!
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Our 2026-27 Season Announcement is just around the corner, and we can`t wait to break ground in our new theatre with an intensely entertaining season of stories! Here are a few hints about what we`ll have on offer. See if you can guess the title or the subject matter before we launch next week!
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