The premier performance venue on Chicago’s North Shore!

The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a dynamic two-theater complex. The North Shore Center opened in November 1996 to operate as part of the Village of Skokie’s plan to provide cultural, literary and educational programs to benefit the citizens of Skokie and Chicago’s North Shore. The facility features an 867-seat main theater, and a convertible 342-seat theater. In addition, there is a 6,000 square foot grand lobby, rehearsal hall and conference rooms. The NSCPAS presents a Feature Series and the curriculum-based Youtheatre program, which has provided supplemental arts education to over a million Chicago area students.

The state-of-the-art, award-winning North Shore Center was designed by Boston-based architect Graham Gund. It is owned by the Centre East Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority and is managed by Professional Facilities Management, Inc. In addition to a diverse programming event calendar, its proximity to Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, a wide range of excellent restaurants and plenty of free parking, make the North Shore Center a convenient and popular destination for entertainment.

In addition to the Feature Series, Youtheatre and hosting the annual Showcase trade show for performers for young audiences, the North Shore Center is home to a variety of diverse rental programming and distinct resident companies: the producing theater company Northlight Theatre, and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. The facility is also the performance home to the acclaimed Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra and numerous other cultural organizations and special rental events each year.

Since its opening, the North Shore Center has hosted performances by Lewis Black, The Capitol Steps, Bill Cosby, Kathy Griffin, Joffrey Ballet, Queen Latifah, Bill Maher, Rita Moreno, Bob Newhart, Paula Poundstone, Neil Sedaka, Mavis Staples, Twyla Tharp Dance Company, and many more.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd. - Skokie, IL 60077
847-673-6300