Music Theater Works is proud to announce single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. are on sale now. The 2025 season launches with Guys and Dolls, March 6 – 30, followed by Fiddler on the Roof, August 7 – August 17, Godspell, October 23 – November 16 and concludes with Annie, December 18 – January 4, 2026. Current season ticket holders may renew for the 2025 season and new subscribers are being accepted through March 30. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at MusicTheaterWorks.com or at the Music Theater Works’ box office at the North Shore Center: 847.673.6300. Box office hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays starting two hours prior to show time.
The Music Theater Works 2024 season includes:
Guys and Dolls
March 6 - March 30
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie,
9501 Skokie Blvd
Preview: Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. (Beginning March 15)
Ticket Prices: $19.50 - $106
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off with what many believe is the “perfect musical” with every song in its score a part of the American musical canon. Guys and Dolls whisks audiences from Manhattan to Havana and back again with career gambler Sky Masterson, “Save-A-Soul” missionary Sarah Brown, Adelaide, Nathan Detroit and others in this exuberant, big, brassy musical. Join Music Theater Works at the Hot Box Club onstage for an unforgettable time.
Fiddler on the Roof
August 7 – 17
Book by Joseph Stein
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Music by Jerry Bock
Directed by L. Walter Stearns
Choreographed by Marla Lampert
Music Directed by Dr. Michael McBride
Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie,
9501 Skokie Blvd
Preview: Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., with additional performances on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m.
Ticket Price: $19.50 - $106
Fiddler on the Roof shares the happiness and tears of a tight-knit Jewish community in Czarist Russia. Tevye, the town’s milkman, finds the long-held traditions that define his faith and family are threatened by a modern world that is encroaching on his beloved Anatevka. Don’t miss this lush and memorable score as it's performed by Music Theater Works with a stellar cast and full orchestra.
Godspell
October 22 – November 16
Production Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation
In Partnership with Curt’s Cafe
Book by John Michael Tebelak
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Matthew Silar
Music Directed by Justin Akira Kono
North Theater at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd
Preview: Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $19.50 - $109
Day by day for more than 50 years, audiences have delighted in this modern musical fable that weaves together music, improv and infectious pop and rock songs. This Godspell finds a fractured and disconnected community gathered at a local diner discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and embracing radical love.
Annie
December 18 - January 4, 2026
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Directed by Producing Artistic Director Kyle A. Dougan
Music Directed by Dr. Michael McBride
Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie,
9501 Skokie Blvd
Preview: Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Saturdays at 2 and 7:00 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., with additional performances on Monday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $19.50 - $106
For more than 100 years, the beloved story of a spunky, red-headed orphan who lands a holiday stay with Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, a billionaire trying to do good has delighted and inspired audiences around the world. Perfect for the holidays and the whole family, Annie, winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow,” “NYC,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” and others.
ABOUT MUSIC THEATER WORKS
Music Theater Works is a resident professional not-for-profit music theater founded in
1980. During its 45-year history it has presented more than 150 productions and intimate presentations. Music Theater Works is a professional theater company whose mission is to present works for the musical stage including historic repertoire, revitalizing the Golden Age of Broadway and earlier works, celebrating the Great American Songbook and introducing modern classics. The company uses collaborations among theaters, other artistic disciplines, social service agencies, local business, educational institutions and others to create music theater for the 21st century.
COMING UP FROM MUSIC THEATER WORKS
GUYS AND DOLLS
North Theatre
March 6 - 30
Press Night: Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off with what many believe is the “perfect musical” with every song in its score a part of the American musical canon. Guys and Dolls whisks audiences from Manhattan to Havana and back again with career gambler Sky Masterson, “Save-A-Soul” missionary Sarah Brown, Adelaide, Nathan Detroit and others in this exuberant, big, brassy musical. Join Music Theater Works at the Hot Box Club onstage for an unforgettable time.
The 2025 PRODUCERS GALA
LUCK BE A LADY
Saturday, April 5
Michigan Shores Club
The 2025 Producers Gala, co-chaired by Sasha Gerritson and Stephanie Bryan Kangas, begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour and is followed by a seated dinner, the presentation of the fourth annual Joyce Ruth Saxon Award for Excellence to Marilyn and Robert Arensman, a live auction and entertainment from Music Theater Works’ artists.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Center Theatre
August 7 - 17
Press Night: Friday, August 8 at 7 p.m.
Book by Joseph Stein
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Music by Jerry Bock
Directed by L. Walter Stearns
Choreographed by Marla Lampert
Music Directed by Dr. Michael McBride
Fiddler on the Roof shares the happiness and tears of a tight-knit Jewish community in Czarist Russia. Tevye, the town’s milkman, finds the long-held traditions that define his faith and family are threatened by a modern world that is encroaching on his beloved Anatevka. Don’t miss this lush and memorable score as it's performed by Music Theater Works with a stellar cast and full orchestra.
GODSPELL
North Theatre
October 23 - November 16
Press Night: Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
Production Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation
In Partnership with Curt’s Cafe
Book by John Michael Tebelak
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Matthew Silar
Music Directed by Justin Akira Kono
Day by day for more than 50 years, audiences have delighted in this modern musical fable that weaves together music, improv and infectious pop and rock songs. This Godspell finds a fractured and disconnected community gathered at a local diner discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and embracing radical love.
ANNIE
Dec 18, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Press Opening: Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Directed by Producing Artistic Director Kyle A. Dougan
Music Directed by Dr. Michael McBride
For more than 100 years, the beloved story of a spunky, red-headed orphan who lands a holiday stay with Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, a billionaire trying to do good has delighted and inspired audiences around the world. Perfect for the holidays and the whole family, Annie, winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow,” “NYC,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” and others.