Northlight Theatre Continues its 35th Anniversary Season with SOUVENIR 11/12-12/20

Northlight Theatre continues its 35th Season with Souvenir, Stephen Temperley's true musical story of Florence Foster Jenkins. The production runs November 12- December 20, 2009 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.

The comedic and musical true story of Florence Foster-Jenkins: a New York socialite whose tin ear couldn't keep her off the stage at Carnegie Hall. Seen through the eyes of her beloved accompanist, Souvenir is a touching and comic tribute to Ms. Jenkins' sincerity, ambition, deep love of music and complete lack of talent, all of which brought a unique joy to thousands.

Title: Souvenir

Written by: Stephen Temperley

Directed by: Steve Scott

Featuring: Neva Rae Powers, Mark Anders

Dates: Previews: November 12- 20, 2009

Press openings: Saturday, November 21, 2:30pm and 8:00pm

Regular run: November 22- December 20, 2009

Location: Northlight Theatre is located at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

Tickets: Previews: $35-50

Regular run: $35-50

Opening performance and post-show reception, Nov. 22: $75

Young Adult tickets (25 and under): are $10 (one per person with valid ID).

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

847.673.6300; northlight.org

Northlight is supported in part by generous contributions from The Allyn Foundation; the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; ComEd, An Exelon Company; Ernst & Young; First Bank & Trust of Evanston; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; The Lehman Family American Experience Series; The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; McKinsey & Company; National Endowment for the Arts; The Pauls Foundation; Sanborn Family Foundation; Dr. Scholl Foundation; The Shubert Foundation; the Skokie Fine Arts Commission; the Sullivan Family Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust; and Tom Stringer Design Partners.

Northlight continues its 35th season in 2009-2010 as one of the largest non-profit theatres in Chicago. Dedicated to enhancing the cultural life of the North Shore and Chicago, Northlight presents theatrical works which reflect and challenge the values and beliefs of the community it serves while continuing to grow its reputation for launching world premieres, new musicals, classic plays and intelligent dramas.

In its 35-year history, the organization has mounted over 160 productions, including over 33 world premieres, and garnered 145 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 27 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. For more information on Souvenir and Northlight Theatre, visit northlight.org.

 

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