Welcome

Welcome to the NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE, 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. The facility features an 867-seat main stage theater and a convertible 318-seat theater available for performances as well as social, corporate and community events.

The North Shore Center presents a FEATURE SERIES of entertainment spanning numerous genres and styles, and an educational performing arts program, YOUTHEATRE. We also are proud to host numerous performances by leading Chicago area performing arts organizations.

Please join us for the best in music, dance, comedy and theatre, or for your special event.

Upcoming Events

• Dec 28
  Thu
  7:30 pm — David Broza & Friends @ Center Theatre David Broza & Friends
  Center Theatre
  7:30 pm
  
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• Dec 30
  Sat
  2:00 pm — The Magic of Bill Blagg @ Center Theatre The Magic of Bill Blagg
  Center Theatre
  2:00 pm
  
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• Dec 30
  Sat
  7:30 pm — The Magic of Bill Blagg @ Center Theatre The Magic of Bill Blagg
  Center Theatre
  7:30 pm
  
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• Jan 18
  Thu
  10:00 am — One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom @ Center Theatre One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom
  Center Theatre
  10:00 am
  
  Youtheatre productions offer a unique opportunity to engage students from Kindergarten thru 12th grade in the performing arts and expand …
• Jan 18
  Thu
  12:00 pm — One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom @ Center Theatre One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom
  Center Theatre
  12:00 pm
  
  Youtheatre productions offer a unique opportunity to engage students from Kindergarten thru 12th grade in the performing arts and expand …
• Jan 18
  Thu
  7:30 pm — The Capitol Steps @ Center Theatre The Capitol Steps
  Center Theatre
  7:30 pm
  
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• Jan 18
  Fri
  8:00 pm — The Capitol Steps @ Center Theatre The Capitol Steps
  Center Theatre
  8:00 pm
  
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• Jan 18
  Sat
  5:00 pm — The Capitol Steps @ Center Theatre The Capitol Steps
  Center Theatre
  5:00 pm
  
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• Jan 18
  Sat
  8:00 pm — The Capitol Steps @ Center Theatre The Capitol Steps
  Center Theatre
  8:00 pm
  
   Join Our eBlast List! We’ll Add Other Great Shows Like This in Coming Months! Take Advantage of Presale and Special …
• Jan 18
  Sun
  2:00 pm — The Capitol Steps @ Center Theatre The Capitol Steps
  Center Theatre
  2:00 pm
  
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• Jan 18
  Sun
  7:30 pm — Music of the Baroque @ Center Theatre Music of the Baroque
  Center Theatre
  7:30 pm
  
  Music of the Baroque: Mozart Dialogues Works for virtuoso soloists and orchestra—the profound Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola and …
• Feb 18
  Sat
  8:00 pm — BritBeat: America’s Premier Tribute to The Beatles @ Center Theatre BritBeat: America’s Premier Tribute to The Beatles
  Center Theatre
  8:00 pm
  
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• Feb 18
  Thu
  10:00 am — Freedom Riders @ Center Theatre Freedom Riders
  Center Theatre
  10:00 am
  
  Youtheatre productions offer a unique opportunity to engage students from Kindergarten thru 12th grade in the performing arts and expand …
• Feb 18
  Thu
  12:00 pm — Freedom Riders @ Center Theatre Freedom Riders
  Center Theatre
  12:00 pm
  
  Youtheatre productions offer a unique opportunity to engage students from Kindergarten thru 12th grade in the performing arts and expand …
• Feb 18
  Fri
  8:00 pm — Kyle Cease: Evolving Out Loud – Live @ Center Theatre Kyle Cease: Evolving Out Loud – Live
  Center Theatre
  8:00 pm
  
  Transformative speaker, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and stand-up comedian, Kyle Cease gives a …