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North Shore Center For The Performing Arts.
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076, United States
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Review №1

Amazing job on the outdoor Guy King concert today. Totally safe and socially distant, simple will-call and masked + gloved concessions! Greatly appreciate the attention to detail and delivery, and I think its probably lucky but the acoustics between the garage and the building were excellent!

Ni
Review №2

I had a wonderful experience seeing a show here. I loved how cozy and intimate the theater and building made my show. I would love to see many more shows here!

Se
Review №3

Amazing theater and amazing staff recommend for their backyard bash currently happening on their website

Sy
Review №4

Attended Flamenco Passion and watched the dance company Raised in Chicago for the first time. The North Shore Center was perfect- the facility was clean, security guided drivers where to park, and the ushers helped guests find their seats. Air conditioned and comfortable seating. Very worth my ticket price!* I didnt really like that some of the audience members sitting by me were whispering throughout the entire show. People sometimes dont realize that whispering carries out as buzz-buzz-buzz and disturbs others sitting nearby. I paid $$$ to see a show in peace. Then when you ask people to be quiet, they get highly offended.Unless you are having a 911 emergency, NOTHING is so important that you feel talking during a show is ok. Save your comments for intermission or after the show.

Er
Review №5

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts was easy to get to from out of town. It took a little longer to get a ride back because its somewhat isolated. I attended the Godzilla concert Kaiju Crescendo. The monster music filled the room and sounded fantastic.

Ma
Review №6

Great performance and perfect weather. Well organized!

Ja
Review №7

This is a small theatre that packs a big punch! All seats are great. Went to see the Chicago Gay Mens Chorus and the acoustics were great, you can see the whole stage. Also, the sign on the door says Skokie welcomes everyone and for a local theatre- that was a felt sentiment.

Jo
Review №8

I go to NSPA several times per year for the concerts of Music of the Baroque. Great venue. Ample parking available. During intermission small bar with coffee, wine, and snacks.

Ja
Review №9

A great place to see a show or concert. Good acoustics and not a bad seat in either theatre. A great amenity for the area!

J
Review №10

Our first time here. What a gorgeous venue. Saw the incomparable Irish rovers in concert. They always put on an entertaining show of Irish humor and song. The theatre is cozy with comfortable seating and excellent sightlines. Not a bad seat in the house! We drove in from Rockford and its definitely worth the trip. North shore-you should be proud. Add a great dinner at bonefish grill and you have a great evening.

Ke
Review №11

Great place to see a show very good sightlines lots of free parking. Several good restaurants in the area

Jo
Review №12

Got to hear (and see) live music, felt normal :)

JJ
Review №13

Wonderful, intimate venue. Great quality performance. Wasnt crazy about the directors casting choices for a British play.

Pa
Review №14

Great venue to see and hear Judy Collins! Valet parking was so convenient. For a small upcharge, your car is at the curb running and waiting for you at the end of the show.

Su
Review №15

Free parking garage for theater patrons, spacious lobby. Modestly priced valet parking. Ample accessible entrance ramp. Helpful box office staff and volunteer ushers from The Saints. Close to restaurants and shopping. Large and clean restrooms. Beverage and snack bar. Listening devices. Nationally known solo performers. Good sight lines in theater.

Do
Review №16

Nice venue. Here visiting family and chose entertainment here. Easy access and parking. Convenient and clean facilities.

Ho
Review №17

Every experience Ive had at North Shore has been outstanding. The shows are first rate and affordable with not a bad seat in the house. The theaters are simple and elegant. Staff and volunteers are professional and friendly. There is a small bar that is a little pricey, but parking is free and on site. There are often discount codes available, and you can save fees by purchasing at the Box Office.

Fa
Review №18

I visited North Shore Center for good concert. Actor Konstantin Habenskii and writer Aleksandr Zupin were reading funny stories. Everyone was excited and in a good mood.

An
Review №19

Nice venue. Easy to find parking. Plenty of dining around to enjoy dinner before the show.

To
Review №20

I went to see my niece participate in a dance recital. The ticket cost $27 plus a $2 convenience fee and even though I paid cash I was required to give them my name, address, and phone number. The lady next to me had to pay $29 for her 3 year old and another $29 for a baby that could even sit on her own. REALLY? Im sorry but thats ridiculous.

Va
Review №21

Wonderful theater. Excellent sound. Not a bad seat.

Li
Review №22

Nice place. All good seats

Ch
Review №23

Nice venue, easy to find, parking lot is kind of a cluster, theater is nice

Vi
Review №24

Nice place n everyone helped me being handicapped

Ma
Review №25

Great venue! U.S. Air Force Band was fantastic! Best concert.

Yu
Review №26

The acoustics were very good. Seating was very comfortable. The building was beautiful. Parking was free!!

Tr
Review №27

I was there for a private event. The event was great but the arts center is starting to show its age. Stains, wear marks on hard surfaces, damage cealing tiles... nothing terrible but it could use a refresh.

Wi
Review №28

Great place for a concert. Weve been many times and always enjoy it!

gr
Review №29

Nice intimate venue. mostly great seats and acoustics

Su
Review №30

The elvis birthday tribute was the best show great performances by all

er
Review №31

Great Venue not a bad spot in the house great Valet easy outs

Ay
Review №32

Great place for a not so crowded concerts!

Ca
Review №33

Beautiful facility. Every seat is a good seat. I attended a special event that was wonderful.

Vi
Review №34

Seen many plays here and there is not a bad seat in the house.

Ba
Review №35

Great venue small enough to get a great view and decent sound. There is more than one theatre. Plenty of parking.

Da
Review №36

SVSO is a talented and clearly committed orchestra that deserves to be supported. The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is a lovely, comfortable venue. The value proposition is outstanding which makes it that much easier to support this great organization.

Fr
Review №37

I just attended a Music of the Baroque concert here last night for the first time. I was impressed by everything. First, the parking is ample - an open lot which was full when I arrived, but also a large covered garage with plenty more parking. Also, someone was directing cars so we didnt have to waste time in the full lots and knew exactly where to find available spots.My tickets were at the box office, but there was a table when I first walked in with no line and a very pleasant woman gave me my ticket with no fuss, and told me which entrance to use.There were a good number of stalls in the womens bathroom so the inevitable line at intermission was not long.The theater is relatively small so it seems probably most seats are a good view. The seats were pretty comfortable and spacious, compared to many theater seats.Also, aesthetically very attractive lobby and theater.

Je
Review №38

Great place. Comfortable and pleasant

De
Review №39

Great small theater. Your night just depends on who you r seeing.

An
Review №40

Excellent venue with superb programming. Never disappoints!

Ro
Review №41

Musical concert: appears that every seat has a good sight line. Sound quality is good. I recommend you try.

Je
Review №42

Great Shows. Saw Piff the Magic Dragon from AGT

Th
Review №43

Great place for plays and live musicParking is in the back garage and the walk can be cold in the winter.Not sure about valet..Has a roomy front lobby.

De
Review №44

Beautiful theater, seats were comfortable and plenty of leg room!

Ja
Review №45

I just came here to see The Nutcracker with my family and it was beautiful. Everyone knew what they were doing. The service there is very good. If you need help, they will help you.

Mi
Review №46

Had a nice time. We saw Lewis Black here last night seats were normal staff was friendly and facility was clean would definitely come again.

Ce
Review №47

Clean and spacious. Great sound and seating. Went here to see a concert for my first time, but will attend more regularly. Really like it here and had a great time with my family. I highly recommend.

Le
Review №48

We saw a great musical performance here. Every seat seemed to have a great view. You cant go wrong. The sound and acoustics were perfect.

Ti
Review №49

Saw a great show with Piff the Magic Dragon and Mr. Piffles. I was in the balcony, and every seat in the house seems to have a good view. Seats are very comfortable too. They have a nice variety of acts coming through for reasonable prices.

Bi
Review №50

Very nice theater. We were in the main auditorium. View was good. Sound was good. The lobby is a bit cramped but thats to be expected with a full house. Parking is efficient and free. We saw smaller comedy shows. Not sure how the stage is for, say, a musical. Not downtown, but nice.

Ge
Review №51

Just attended the Kaiju Crescendo concert. Awesome all around

Ma
Review №52

Nice venue close to home. Our first time there (we moved to Skokie 5 years ago) so we are def looking forward to going to more programs. Btw, bar service here so go early and have a drink.

Ra
Review №53

Nice good size stage and particularly love the seating plan of the audience, despite the size, the layout is still somewhat intimate and wherever you sit you are guaranteed a great view. Great sounds and lighting too and friendly staff.

Jo
Review №54

Easy to get to! Easy to park! Beautiful facility, filled with happy people, seems like an excellent suburban facility for art and music. Other suburbs should take notice on how to run a facility!!!

Ja
Review №55

Always have a great time.

Pi
Review №56

Smallish theater, seats are on the uncomfortable side and small for a multi-hour performance.

To
Review №57

Quaint venue for special shows.

Ge
Review №58

Clean place with proper management. But you still might get lost as some of their employees dont know where seats are in their auditorium. Parking is available on the venue and it is efficient as well as optimally spaced.

Al
Review №59

Narrow isles so you have to stand for people to walk by. The parking garage only has one entrance and exist so prepare to wait! Get the valet, they get the cars ready in time for the end of shows.

Ir
Review №60

Beautiful place, clean. You can either park your own car at the big garage behind it or have it valet

Al
Review №61

Easy to get to, parking is free and simple, and the space is good with decent acoustics and comfortable seating. No center aisle in the balcony - expect to crawl over people or to be crawled over if in the balcony.

Ni
Review №62

Great space and very clean. I spent the day at the mind, body and spirit expo. Great healing books, jewelry, balance bracelets and much more.

Ke
Review №63

The shows here are wonderful.

Fr
Review №64

Staff went out of their way to help & satisfy all our requests

Pa
Review №65

This place always shines with incredible hospitality. Very nice people.....you feel like home....

RO
Review №66

Great theater had a fun time

Ni
Review №67

It would be very helpful if the Northshore Center posted their parking deck clearance limits onntheir website. Their deck has a very short height, and their parking attendants arent well trained on how to handle oversized vehicles. I guess youll probably be ok to park in the DoubleTree lot does not inspire a lot of confidence. Knowing the parking constraints of a 58 deck height in advance would be a huge help.

St
Review №68

Nice, well maintained facility. A dance recital went perfectly here. Their bar needs more food items for purchase.

Ma
Review №69

Ive attended at least 3 events here and no matter where I seat in any of the theaters, Ive always got a good seat. There are no bad seats, you have a good view of the stage from every seat.

St
Review №70

This place is absolutely fabulous. Its located next to a hotel so the parking was slightly confusing. Overall the place is huge and so elegant. Definitely worth a trip if youre in the area

Da
Review №71

Nice venue, just a bit small. Enjoyed the expo I attended there. Parking was a bit of an issue though

Av
Review №72

Performed here as a member of the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra - great hall and stage, and fantastic center overall.

KE
Review №73

Facility was nice with cocktail service in lobby. Seats are close together, recommend checking coats. Being next door to the Doubletree hotel and restaurant is a real plus for a weekend out.

Ge
Review №74

My seat in the Balcony had very good view of the stage in the Center Theater.

Ma
Review №75

Very nice intimate and comfortable theater.

jo
Review №76

A great place to see music and theater, ample parking, comfortable, every seat has good site lines to the stage

Ed
Review №77

Great theater setting good for plays, talks, concerts. Ample parking and convenient, central location.

Da
Review №78

A great place for both theater and concerts. I have enjoyed comedians and music groups on the main venue. And Northlight theater plays in the more intimate venue.

Ch
Review №79

We have been here a dozen times over the years. Easy parking, comfortable seats and good sound.

Ab
Review №80

Nice theatre. The show we saw was great.

Za
Review №81

Saw cocodaco performance here. It was wwild! I hope they have them here again soon.

Me
Review №82

Great place to see a performance

Cm
Review №83

Went to see Kathleen Madigan, who was great, but man is this place small for the amount of seating. Hard to enjoy yourself crammed into little seats 10-15 chairs away from an isle.

Co
Review №84

Outstanding place to see a show. Elvis tribute was exceptional.

Ch
Review №85

Not a bad seat in the house

Ka
Review №86

Small Theater, great sound, cozy atmosphere. Basically all seats would give you a good view of the stage. I just wished they were a little bit more comfortable.

Es
Review №87

The ambiance is reminiscent of a multi-purpose hall in the country. The size of the theater is appropriate, appears smaller than it actually is due to use of balconies. But there is no intimate atmosphere there. The point that irritates me most: too warm in winter, way too cold with drafty air condition during warm season.

Wa
Review №88

Easy access, free parking, no hastle. Intimate size theater, nice experience.

Cl
Review №89

Great place to see a concert

Bi
Review №90

Gr8 place for shows

Lo
Review №91

Seat are cramped and narrow but great sound and all seats are good

Jo
Review №92

Clean well organized facility. Very nice inside, comfy seats and settings. Great Shows.

Mi
Review №93

Great venue for any performance

Aa
Review №94

Excellent venue and always has great entertainment.

Ro
Review №95

Nice place for shows.

Ly
Review №96

Beautiful building with clearly labeled parking and helpful staff.

RI
Review №97

Great venue for a concert

Sc
Review №98

Awesome space, great shows

Br
Review №99

Awesome space ...great play

Al
Review №100

Great plays and entertainment on north shore.

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  • Address:9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076, United States
  • Site:https://northshorecenter.org/about-us/history/
  • Phone:+1 847-679-9501
Categories
  • Art center
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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