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PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
North Shore Center for the
MOVIE Performing Arts in Skokie
northshorecenter.org
THEATERS 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie • 847.673.6300
The North Shore Center is a dynamic two-theater
complex featuring the 867-seat mainstage theatre,
and a convertible 318-seat theater, which serves as
the home to Northlight Theatre. In addition, there is
an 8,000 square foot grand lobby, rehearsal hall and
conference rooms. Located 30 minutes from
Chicago’s Loop and across from Westfield Old
Orchard Shopping Center, the North Shore Center
is adjacent to many excellent dining, shopping and
hotel options. Free parking.
Northlight Theatre
northlight.org
9501 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie • 847.673.6300
An award winning theatre with an excellent local and
national reputation, Northlight was founded in 1974
and is one of the largest nonprofit theatres in the
Chicagoland area. The company produces five
Arclight Cinemas
mainstage productions each season, ranging from
The Glen Town Center
timely world premieres to refreshed classics.
1850 Tower Rd., Glenview
Programming also includes readings of new works,
323.615.2550
and a variety of free community engagement events.
AMC Dine-In Oil Lamp Theater
Northbrook Court 14
oillamptheater.org
1525 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook 1723 Glenview Rd., Glenview • 847.834.0738
847.562.1260 A unique theater space that is just as much a part of
the artistic canvas as the hand-selected theatrical
AMC Showplace
productions. The experience begins with a warm
Village Crossing 18 greeting into a home-like environment which includes
7000 Carpenter Rd., Skokie fresh-baked cookies. The performances will take you
847.673.8581 on an intimate journey to explore the human condition
through the lens of relationships and love. Bring your
Block Cinema favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
Northwestern University
40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Piccolo Theatre
847.491.4000 piccolotheatre.com
939 Hinman Ave., Evanston • 224.420.2223
Century 12 Evanston/ Bringing the art of human comedy through physical
Century CineArts 6 and XD theatre, this theater focuses on eloquence and humor
1715 Maple Ave., Evanston in order to move, delight and transform audiences.
847.491.9751 Performances take place in the Evanston Arts Depot
which is a renovated train station transformed into a
CMX CineBistro Old Orchard unique theatre setting. The theater also hosts youth
Westfield Old Orchard comedy camps every season. Taught by Tony Lawry,
4999 Old Orchard Ctr., Skokie the camps cover improv, panto, and other comic
847.805.1022 methods.

CMX Market Cinema
Westfield Old Orchard
4999 Old Orchard Ctr., Skokie
847.805.1022

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