The one-act play by Noah Haidle stars Margot White, who appeared last year in the theater’s “A View From the Bridge” ...

Birthday Candles (Community/Arts) Ernestine celebrates her birthdays, from 17 to 101, with her mother’s golden butter cake, five generations of family, countless rituals, and one goldfish.

A woman’s spontaneous gesture at a restaurant — inviting a little boy to blow out her birthday candles — became a viral moment and a memory two families will never forget.

“Birthday Candles” holds Northwestern’s nonprofit student theater company WAVE’s sustainability slot this spring, meaning the show has a smaller budget and prioritizes environmental awareness.

It’s that time of year to blow out the birthday candles and stand on top of your head. At least it is for one celebrating ...