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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...
Connect With Us
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!
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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!
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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.
We kicked off our inaugural season with our first Gala in our new home, and what a celebration it was! We received record-breaking support from our community, and we could not be more grateful as we dive into our next fifty years! Thank you for the support, and we`ll see you at the theatre soon!
Join the Northlight team! We`re hiring a Technical Director. Check out our website for details, and send us your resume today.
Our new home is just a two-minute walk from the CTA, and we can`t wait to welcome a brand new audience to the theatre now that we are accessible by public transit. Check out this video to see the walk from the Purple Line Davis stop to the theatre. We`ll see you there soon!
Preview performances have started for THE FRONT PAGE, and we want to make sure you get to the theatre without a hitch! Check out this video to see the walk from the 1800 Maple Self-Park garage to our new home. Northlight patrons get four hours of FREE parking with validation, so don`t forget your ticket! We`ll see you there soon.
Join the Northlight team! We`re hiring a Company Management Assistant. Check out our website for details and send us your resume today.
