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Welcome to North Theatre, the intimate venue housed within the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois. This space is best known as the home of Northlight Theatre and has hosted acclaimed productions, contemporary plays, and performances that benefit from a close, up-close experience. The North Theatre sits alongside the Center Theatre (867 seats) in a two-theater complex, delivering a diverse range of performances for residents and visitors to the Chicago area.

Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, music, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Location: 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. The venue is accessible via multiple transit options and offers on-site parking with additional garage parking after 6pm. Some lots are shared with the adjacent DoubleTree hotel, so plan accordingly.

For a complete seating map, view the North Shore Center seating chart to see the North Theatre / George Van Dusen Theatre layouts. The venue has hosted a variety of performances—from Northlight Theatre productions to national acts—so you can expect professional productions in an intimate setting. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider nearby lodging and dining options to pair with your show. We’re your friendly contact for securing tickets and ensuring a straightforward, no-fuss purchasing experience.

Nearby transit includes the CTA Yellow Line (Dempster–Skokie) with connections to bus routes 54A and 97, and Pace routes 208/215. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we’ve got you covered for a smooth, reliable theatre night in Skokie.

Getting there

The North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. [1]

Inside the venue

The venue hosts a variety of events including concerts, theater, and comedy performances. [2] [3] [4]

Venue history

The North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts has been a venue for various performances including 'Escape to Margaritaville' and 'Huey Lewis and the News'. [5] [6]

References

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

North Theatre capacity: 318 seats; the space is designed for intimate performances (Northlight serves productions here).
Address: 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077.
Venue type: two-theater complex (Center Theatre, 867 seats, and North Theatre, 318 seats); North Theatre is home to Northlight Theatre.
Seating chart: viewable via the North Shore Center seating map and ticketing sites that show North Theatre / George Van Dusen Theatre layouts.
Parking: plentiful and free on-site parking; additional garage parking after 6pm; some lots are shared with the DoubleTree hotel (hotel guests use the adjacent lot).
Transit: CTA Yellow Line (Dempster–Skokie) nearby; connections exist to buses (54A, 97, Pace routes 208/215) and other transit options in Skokie.
Nearby hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – North Shore Conference Center at 9599 Skokie Blvd (across from Westfield Old Orchard).
Notable events hosted: NS Center hosts Northlight Theatre, Music Theater Works, and others; has hosted Opera Festival Chicago and major national acts (e.g., Bob Newhart, Kathy Griffin, Queen Latifah, Bill Maher, Rita Moreno, Paula Poundstone).
Renaming / naming note: the North Theatre is also listed in some ticketing and press materials as the George Van Dusen Theatre; Center Theatre remains the main 867-seat venue.