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NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - NORTH THEATRE

9501 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL

Upcoming Shows

Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat
Nov 12 – Dec 11, 2026

Pete the Cat is a groovy, music-filled adaptation of the beloved book series that celebrates creativity and self-expression. The production is part of Next Page...

James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Apr 22 – May 14, 2027

James and the Giant Peach is a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic story, featuring music by Pasek & Paul. The production follows James on...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Jun 1 – Aug 31, 2027

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a high-energy rock musical based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan. Audiences follow Percy Jackson on...



Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...

Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre


by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026

LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country....

Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026

The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....

Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo Theater


by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026

For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026

While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material. ...

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Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
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Silverstage Theatre Company (5/08-5/16) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Lifespan of a Fact in Chicago The Lifespan of a Fact
Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Red Lion in Chicago The Red Lion
Bramble Arts Loft (5/01-5/16)
Three Days of Rain in Chicago Three Days of Rain
Ego Death Theatre Collective (5/29-6/07)
The Outsiders  in Chicago The Outsiders
The Cadillac Palace Theatre (8/04-8/16)
I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson in Chicago I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson
Madison Street Theater (5/22-6/06)
Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic in Chicago Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic
Jay Pritzker Pavilion (7/19-7/19)
20th Anniversary Season in Chicago 20th Anniversary Season
Chicago Children’s Theatre (9/27-6/07)