PREPARE TO BE INTENSELY ENTERTAINED
PREPARE TO BE INTENSELY ENTERTAINED
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By Joshua Harmon
pRAYER FOR THE fRENCH rEPUBLIC
In 1944, a Jewish couple in Paris awaits news of their missing family. Seventy years later, their descendants face the same question: “Are we safe?” Spanning five generations, Prayer for the French Republic is a sweeping, darkly funny exploration of history, identity, and survival. Don’t miss the Chicago premiere of this powerful play, blending sharp humor and profound drama in a story as timely as it is timeless.
April 10 – May 11, 2025
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July 10 – August 10, 2025
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We had a special guest at our first rehearsal for ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ this week! Let Luna show you around, and remember to grab your tickets for Joshua Harmon’s three act epic, brought to you by Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit
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Theater Wit’s CityTalk series features free presentations and discussions by nationally renowned scholars, artists, and thought leaders as a springboard for conversation as nuanced and thought-provoking as Prayer for the French Republic. Join us for a wide range of live, inclusive public events that explore historical, social, and cultural themes of Jewish assimilation, integration, and identity across America and Europe, aimed to center academic, humanistic, and intersectional perspectives. Follow the link in our bio for a complete list of events, and get ready to engage with your community!
Yesterday we kicked off rehearsals for Prayer for the French Republic! The room was buzzing with excitement as our actors dove into the words of playwright Joshua Harmon together for the first time. Our cast can`t wait to show you what Director Jeremy Wechsler is cooking up here at Northlight with Theater Wit!
It`s not every day that two respected Chicago Theatre companies band together to bring audiences an epic production like Prayer for the French Republic. Northlight Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler to see how he plans on bringing Joshua Harmon`s words to life. Check out the link in our bio to read the interview and grab your tickets to see this production, co-produced by Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit!
It`s not easy encapsulating an epic tale that covers almost 75 years, but scenic designer Joe Schermoly has crafted our own slice of Paris on the Northlight Stage. See it in person, April 10 - May 11! Brought to you by Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit.
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At some point during Northlight’s history, a cast and crew decided to mark the closing night of their show by signing the walls of a backstage stairwell. This sparked a tradition of Sharpies, shows, and signatures. This is only a small selection of the Northlight productions enshrined on our walls. Let us know if we snapped a shot of your favorite!
Like Conan O`Brien at the Oscars this past weekend, Northlight would like to use Employee Appreciation Day to celebrate "the people you will never see". Theaters everywhere depend on technicians, administrators, and staff members who keep things running behind the scenes. We thank them for all that they do!
Northlight is overjoyed to welcome @heyraegray back to our stage in Prayer for the French Republic this spring. She last appeared at Northlight almost twenty years ago in Inherit the Wind as a member of our ensemble. Enjoy this throwback and catch her and the rest of our star-studded cast in Prayer for the French Republic from April 10 - May 11. Brought to you by Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit.
The Woman’s Club of Evanston is gearing up for their 2025 Revue! Northlight was grateful to be the beneficiary of last year`s WCE Revue, and we encourage Evanstonians and beyond to attend this year`s show. Tickets are on sale now through the link in our bio.
Spring has sprung, and Modern Luxury recommends ringing in the season with Prayer for the French Republic at Northlight! Check out the link in our bio to read the article, and start planning your night at the theatre. Brought to you by Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit.
