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Upcoming Shows & Events
Mary Jane
By Amy Herzog
January 22 – February 22
THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
By Paul Slade Smith
April 9 – May 10
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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
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...
As we gear up for Twisted Melodies, it’s important to us that we’re providing our audiences with the right tools to navigate their own mental...
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Introducing our MARY JANE understudy cast! These talented performers have been working in the wings, ready to step on stage when duty calls. We’re grateful that this team has been here to step up when the show must go on!
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If Mary Jane’s story touched your heart, and you’re wondering how you can help other young mothers and fathers in her position, please take a moment to explore The Oasis Project.
The Oasis Project is a new model of community day program for young adults with significant disabilities in Evanston, Illinois. They were also an excellent resource for us as we worked to share Mary Jane’s story in an authentic and honest way.
Learn more about the project and how you can offer support via the link in our bio.
Chicago Theatre Week 2026 continues until February 15, and Northlight is on the list of dozens of participating theaters that want to welcome you to their shows! Find unbeatable discount rates on Hot Tix this week, and add MARY JANE to your tour of all the amazing live performances the Windy City has to offer. Follow the link in our bio for details. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!
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Evanston RoundTable says Elana Elyce’s performance in MARY JANE added “some of the play’s most profound moments of laughter and grief.” See her and Lucy Carapetyan in action in this preview scene, and catch them live onstage before February 22!
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Audiences have been deeply moved by MARY JANE, a story of one mother’s resilience, and the support she finds in the women around her. Come see the show the Hyde Park Herald called “a wonder to watch” before February 22.
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Northlight`s new theatre in downtown Evanston will feature a paved area along the front of the building on Church Street, where inscribed bricks will spotlight our most valued supporters. Cement your love and care for someone in a permanent display, and become a forever part of Northlight’s foundation by inscribing a brick today. This is your last chance to order yours to guarantee its placement by our grand opening!
For more information, or to reserve your brick today visit the link in our bio.
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Critics fell in love with MARY JANE at our opening performance last week, and there’s still time to catch this “harrowing, heartwarming and gut-wrenching” performance (Chicago Sun-Times). See what folks are saying and grab your tickets before February 22 to see the story of a woman finding strength in her community against insurmountable odds.
Music by Music and Sound designer Christopher Kriz
Video by Timmy Samuel
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Chicago Theatre Week is back for 2026, and Northlight is on the list of dozens of participating theaters that want to welcome you to their shows! Find unbeatable discount rates on Hot Tix this week, and add MARY JANE to your tour of all the amazing live performances the Windy City has to offer. Follow the link in our bio for details. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!
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It`s been so exciting watching our new home come to life over the last few months. The amount of work, dedication, and love that has gone into this building from countless individuals is something we are endlessly thankful for. We are on track for our opening this fall. We can`t wait to see you there!
Mary Jane opened last week to a packed house and a standing ovation, and reviewers have fallen in love with this story of a mother facing insurmountable odds. See what they`re saying about the show, and grab your tickets to see a performance the Chicago Sun-Times calls “an elegant, indelible portrait of unsung, Sisyphean heroics.”
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Women Physicians Day honors Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the US back in 1849. Today, we’d like to honor the women working in medicine, and thank them for the care, support, and strength they offer their patients.
In MARY JANE, our physicians are expertly played by Elana Elyce and Kaylah Marie Cosby, with consultation from Karina Danner-Koptik, MSN, APRN-CNS, CPON
