MOTHERS AND SONS Launches Northlight Theatre's 41st Season Tonight

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, launches its 41st Season tonight, January 22.

The season continues with Tony nominated Mothers and Sons, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Steve Scott. The cast includes Cindy Gold (Katharine Gerard), Ben Miller (Bud Ogden-Porter), Jeff Parker (Cal Porter) and Ben Sprunger (Wil Ogden).

The cast of Richard Strand's Civil War drama Butler, directed by Stuart Carden, includes Nate Burger (Lt Kelly), Tim Monsion (Major Cary), Tosin Morohunfola (Shepard Mallory) and Greg Vinkler (Maj Gen Butler).

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, written by the Executive Producer/Writer of Real Time with Bill Maher Scott Carter and directed by Kimberly Senior, features Nathan Hosner (Thomas Jefferson), Mark Montgomery (Leo Tolstoy) and Jeff Parker (Charles Dickens).

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MOTHERS AND SONS

By Terrence McNally

Directed by Steve Scott

Featuring Cindy Gold, Ben Miller, Jeff Parker and Ben Sprunger.

TONIGHT, January 22 - February 28, 2016

Nearly 20 years after her son's death, Katharine pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of his former partner, who is now married to another man and has a young child. Confronted with the life her son might have led, Katharine is challenged to face the powerful ways in which society has changed around her and to accept an ever-evolving definition of family.

BUTLER

By Richard Strand

Directed by Stuart Carden

Featuring Nate Burger, Tim Monsion, Tosin Morohunfola and Greg Vinkler.

March 11 - April 17, 2016

Early in the Civil War, three escaped slaves arrive at a Union fort to seek sanctuary from Major General Butler. Despite the conflict between the states, law requires that the slaves be returned to their rightful owner. Seeking a solution that satisfies both ethics and duty, Butler embarks on a battle of words and wits, calling into question what is legal versus what is right in a captivating story based on actual events.

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: DISCORD

By Scott Carter

Directed by Kimberly Senior

Featuring Nathan Hosner, Mark Montgomery and Jeff Parker

May 6 - June 12, 2016

What do a Founding Father, a Victorian novelist and a Russian revolutionary have in common? Each of these notoriously great minds was once brazen enough to pen his own Gospel. Brought together, they debate the meaning of life and the nature of God in a whip-smart comedy that illuminates the brilliance, flaws and humor of three unforgettable philosophers. This new play comes from Scott Carter, the Executive Producer/Writer of Real Time with Bill Maher.

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Curtain times are: Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Flex Pass Subscriptions to the 2015-16 Northlight Season are still available through the box office, 9501 Skokie Boulevard in Skokie, by phone at 847.673.6300 or online at northlight.org. Flex Pass options range in price from $108-138, and will enable users to see all three remaining plays in the season on the date of their choice. With its wide range of ticket prices, discounted subscription packages and complimentary parking, Northlight remains of one of the best theatrical values in Chicagoland. For more information, visit northlight.org.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

Now entering its 41st season, the organization has mounted over 200 productions, including more than 40 world premieres. Northlight has earned 194 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 32 Awards. As one of the area's premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.

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