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About Next Theatre

Next Theatre is part of Evanston’s rich theatre history, housed in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 927 Noyes St. This guide provides practical details to help you plan your visit, including venue context, parking options, transportation accessibility, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to enhance your experience.

Note: The venue operates within an intimate setting and has hosted acclaimed productions in the past. If you’re exploring Evanston’s theatre heritage or planning an event in the building, this overview offers a straightforward, reliable reference to help you secure your tickets and your plans.

Seating information for Next Theatre is based on historical records and may vary by production. The venue historically accommodated roughly 150–167 seats within an intimate stage environment. For current seating arrangements, always confirm with the event organizer or venue. Evanston offers convenient parking and transit options, with nearby hotels and dining to complement your visit. Consider us your insider connection for a simple, dependable ticket and visit experience.

We’ll share updates on related performances and any activations within the Noyes Cultural Arts Center footprint as information becomes available. In the meantime, explore nearby accommodations and dining to complete your Evanston theatre outing.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 927 Noyes St., Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, IL 60201.
  • Capacity: 167-seat Noyes Street Theatre (listed by Playbill); 150 seats were reportedly installed in 2013 per Northwestern/Evanston records.
  • Venue type: Small Equity theatre operating within the Noyes Cultural Arts Center; venue is no longer active as Next Theatre since 2014.
  • Seating chart: No public, official seating chart published; capacity and layout referenced in Playbill listing.
  • Parking: Downtown Evanston parking options exist; on-site parking at some hotels nearby (e.g., Holiday Inn Evanston); paid parking in local garages available.
  • Transit: Nearby CTA Purple Line (Noyes) and Evanston Davis Street Metra; multiple bus lines serve the area (e.g., 201/206/213).
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1818 Maple Ave), Holiday Inn Chicago North – Evanston (1501 Sherman Ave), Hilton Orrington/Evanston (1710 Orrington Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: The Piano Teacher (2007–2010), Madagascar (2010–2011), Metal Children (2010–2011), After the Revolution (2012), Iphigenia 2.0 (2012), The Great God Pan (2012–2014), Compulsion (2011–2013).