Northlight Theatre is a professional, non-profit theater company located in Skokie, Illinois . Established in 1974, it has become a recognized regional theater in the Chicago area, presenting a variety of contemporary and classic works. The theater operates out of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
1-678: Northlight Theatre was founded in 1974 by Gregory Kandel, along with Mike Nussbaum and Frank Galati, as the Evanston Theatre Company. Its first season in 1975-76 featured Jumpers by Tom Stoppard, directed by Galati. The theater's name was changed to Northlight Theatre in 1978 to better reflect its professional status. Northlight Theatre has produced a wide variety of plays throughout its history. Some recent notable productions include: Northlight Theatre has earned multiple Joseph Jefferson Awards, highlighting its impact on Chicago's theater scene. The theater's dedication to new play development
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