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About Northwestern University - Louis Theatre
The Louis Theatre is the mainstage venue inside Northwestern University’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. Located on the Evanston campus, this intimate space seats 288 patrons and hosts a mix of campus productions, DanceWorks, National Theatre Live broadcasts, and special collaborations. Since its 2016 renovation, the theatre features two aisles and six seating sections, delivering a close, engaging audience experience.
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Venue details: Louis Theatre, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The theatre is part of Northwestern’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, offering a range of performances and annual events like DanceWorks. Parking is convenient at the Lakeside Parking Structure (1 Arts Circle Drive) and the Segal Visitors Center parking garage. Parking is free after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. For transit, the Purple Line (CTA/METRA) provides access to Davis St. and Campus Drive via campus links. Nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston and the Hilton Orrington/Evanston. If you’re visiting for a show, consider staying nearby and dining at recommended spots—our affiliate partners can help with reservations and recommendations near campus.
Important note: If an event is RESCHEDULED from a previous date or Date to be announced (TBA), we’ll present the updated schedule clearly on the page. Each performance date is listed as a standalone entry for multi-day events, so you can plan individual show experiences with confidence. For any performer information, we’ve included official social and site links to help you explore the artists behind the productions.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 288 seats (Josephine Louis Theater, Evanston campus).
- Address: 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.
- Venue type: Part of the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing Arts; mainstage theatre space on campus.
- Seating/chart: Renovated in 2016 to 288 seats with two aisles and seating broken into six sections.
- Parking: Lakeside Parking Structure (1 Arts Circle Drive) and the Segal Visitors Center parking garage; parking is free after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
- Transit: From the CTA/METRA network, take the Purple Line to Davis St., then walk to Campus Drive; additional campus transit links are available.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1818 Maple Ave) and Hilton Orrington/Evanston (1710 Orrington Ave).
- Notable events hosted: DanceWorks (annual), National Theatre Live broadcasts, and productions such as Museum (as part of Chicago Theatre Week).