Northlight Theatre is a professional, non-profit theatre company with a new theatre in downtown Evanston as of Fall 2026. Northlight produces five mainstage productions each year, delivering a mix of enjoyable, intelligent, and inspiring work with powerful, fresh perspectives. It is one of the largest and longest-running nonprofit theatres in the Chicago area.

In addition to the mainstage season, programming includes development of new works, audience outreach and community engagement programs, and a comprehensive arts education program for underserved middle and high school students.