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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
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...
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...
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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! RSVP via our website at northlight.org/northlight-open-house/ or via the link in our bio!
The cast couldn`t be more excited to bring you THE FRONT PAGE starting next week! Hear a few of them describe the show in their own words, and grab your tickets ASAP to see it all come together.
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Catch John Drea and the rest of the cast in THE FRONT PAGE. Opening day is just around the corner, with performances starting September 9. Grab your tickets ASAP!
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The first set in our brand new theatre had to make a splash, so we called in long-time collaborator Jeffrey Kmiec to create the amazing world of THE FRONT PAGE. Check out this digital model of the space, and get ready to see it live next month. Tickets on sale now!
The Addled Bunny is now open!
If you’re looking for inventive drinks and signature dishes worth lingering over, right next door to Northlight’s new theatre, look no further than The Addled Bunny! They offer an atmospheric escape where serious cocktails meet deeply satisfying food and just the right amount of mischief. Plus, as a Northlight dining partner, they offer our audience 10% off all food with your ticket.
Join them down the rabbit hole.
The Addled Bunny
1010 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Thank you to everyone who participated in our historic 2026 Gala. Over 300 individuals attended this inaugural event in the new theatre. Topping off the evening was entertainment by the amazing Mueller siblings! Check out our photos from the event, and get ready to join us for our Inaugural Season next month. We can`t wait to see you at the theatre!
This week we kicked off rehearsals for THE FRONT PAGE and broke in our shiny new rehearsal space with a company of some of the best in the biz. We can`t wait to bring this fast-talking comedy to life early next month. Grab your tickets ASAP!
Today we kicked off rehearsals for the very first show in our brand-new theatre, THE FRONT PAGE! This is a star-studded cast of Northlight favorites, all banding together to bring you Jeffrey Hatcher`s world premiere adaptation of this classic comedy. There were laughs aplenty at our first readthrough, and we can`t wait to bring this piece to life. Tickets are on sale now; grab yours today!
Join the Northlight team! We`re hiring an Education and Community Programs Coordinator. Check out our website for details, and send us your resume today.
The perfect Evanston evening just got easier. Catch a show at the fabulous new Northlight Theatre and dinner at The Barn Steakhouse — just steps away from our back entrance!
As a Northlight dining partner, The Barn offers Northlight attendees 10% off their food and beverage bill. Just show them your ticket on the same day you attend a show to take advantage of the offer.
We can’t wait to see you there!
We`re officially launching the new building with our Grand Opening Gala, "Celebrating our Past, Building our Future." This exciting evening features entertainment by celebrated performers and Evanston natives Andrew Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Grammy nominee Abby Mueller (Six: The Musical), Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Waitress, Beautiful), and Matt Mueller (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
The event is already sold out, but if you couldn`t attend this year and you`d still like to join the supporters and friends celebrating Northlight, follow the link in our bio!
