A Vibrant Hub of Culture in Skokie

The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts is a dynamic two-theater complex operating as part of the Village of Skokie’s plan to provide cultural, literary and educational programs to benefit its citizens and neighboring North Shore communities. North Shore Center spans 69,000 SF sitting on two acres, and hosts two state-of-the- performing arts theater spaces, dressing rooms, backstage artist amenities, and a 6,000 square foot atrium-style grand lobby ideal for parties and receptions. The main Center Theatre has a seating capacity of 867 total seats, a proscenium arch 52’ wide x 72’ high and an orchestra pit/stage extension with a lift mechanism. The Center Theatre is regarded as a warm intimate space with perfect acoustics for any-sized performance. The furthest seat is only 80 feet away from the stage. Home to three resident companies—Northlight Theatre, Music of the Baroque, and Music Theater Works—the Center offers a diverse range of programming from world premieres to classic favorites. 

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