McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, is proud to join Arts DuPage this October to celebrate Arts DuPage Month, which is also National Arts Month. The MAC is offering a $5 discount off select shows with discount code ARTSDP, plus some exclusive programming created for the month including a curator-led tour of the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) with Justin Witte (Oct. 2), an up-close look into the world of the professional stage manager by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (Oct. 3) and a behind-the-scenes theater tour by MAC Director Diana Martinez (Oct. 4).
In partnership with Arts DuPage Month, the MAC will be offering a special $5 discount off regular October show ticket prices on select shows with discount code ARTSDP. Professional shows eligible for this offer include BTE’s Oct. 4, 5 & 6 performances of Paul Slade Smith’s laugh-out-loud, rapid-fire political comedy “The Outsider” hailed by Broadway World as “funny, timely, and – dare we say – entirely possible,” and New Philharmonics “Ravel & Mahler” concerts (Oct. 5-6). Maestro Kirk Muspratt wanted to begin his 20th anniversary season with a big powerful piece, which is why he chose Mahler’s daunting Symphony No. 1 in D Major in these concerts. Additional professional shows eligible for the discount: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl with special guest vocalist Goyo (“Goyito”) Cruz (Oct. 12), Scott Keo – “The #1 Michael Bublé Tribute Worldwide” (Oct. 18) and Electric Avenue: “The 80s MTV Experience” (Oct. 26).
COD College Theater, Music and Dance productions in the month of October include “The Mousetrap” (Oct. 3-20), DuPage Community Concert Band (Oct. 14), COD Student Ensemble (Oct. 16) and Catalyst Dance (Oct. 25). The discount is available for "The Mousetrap."
A full list of October performances and additional details is listed below.
In order to receive the discount, code ARTSDP must be given at the time of purchase. Discounted show tickets are subject to availability. Additional restrictions apply. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.AtTheMAC.org, by phone at 630.942.4000 and in person at the MAC Box Office, 425 Fawell Blvd. Box Office hours are noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and two hours prior to performance.
The MAC is also offering three free special events during Arts DuPage Month as follows:
“Grid Luck” Curator Talk and Exhibition Walkthrough with CCMA Curator Justin Witte
2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
No advance registration required.
For more information, visit www.theccma.org.
BTE: "Behind the Curtain: The Secret World of the Stage Manager"
6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3
MAC Playhouse Theatre
No advance registration required.
“Behind the Scenes of the MAC” with Diana Martinez
11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4
MAC Studio Theatre
For reservations, email macoffice@cod.edu
For more information about these events visit www.AtTheMAC.org.
About the MAC
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is located 25 miles west of Chicago near I-88 and I-355. It houses three indoor performance spaces (780-seat proscenium Belushi Performance Hall; 186-seat soft-thrust Playhouse Theatre; and a versatile black box Studio Theatre), outdoor Lakeside Pavilion, plus the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and classrooms for the college’s academic programming. The MAC has presented theater, music, dance and visual art to more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 1986 and typically welcomes more than 100,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to more than 230 performances each season.
The mission of the MAC is to foster enlightened educational and performance opportunities, which encourage artistic expression, establish a lasting relationship between people and art, and enrich the cultural vitality of the community. For more information about the MAC, visit www.AtTheMAC.org or @AtTheMAC on Facebook and Instagram.
Support for the McAninch Arts Center is provided in part by Brookdale Senior Living Glen Ellyn, Anonymous, College of DuPage Foundation, Sullivan Taylor Family Trust, DuPage Foundation, Ball Horticultural, Frank Modruson & Lynne Shigley, Enjoy Illinois, Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Media Sponsor is WDCB 90.9 FM, Hotel Sponsor is DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle/Naperville.
Established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization in 1967, the College of DuPage Foundation raises monetary and in-kind gifts to increase access to education and to enhance cultural opportunities for the surrounding community. For more information about the College of DuPage Foundation, visit www.foundation.cod.edu or call 630.942.2462.
OCTOBER PERFORMANCES AT THE MAC
(Tickets subject to availability; discounts not valid in conjunction with other offers; restrictions apply)
To receive the Arts DuPage Month discounted price on select performances, code ARTSDP must be presented at time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit www.AtTheMAC.org, call 630.942.4000 or visit the MAC Box Office, 425 Fawell Blvd. Box Office hours are noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and two hours prior to performance.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith
7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 5
Regular ticket price $44: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $39
“The Outsider,” directed by Kurt Naebig, is a rapid-fire comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ned Newley is the worst politico ever…he has no political instincts and a fear of public speaking. When Newley is thrust into the spotlight, he seems destined to fail, but his political consultant sees things differently. Please note: this play contains adult themes and language.
COD College Theater presents: “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie
Oct. 3 – 20
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday
Regular ticket price $16: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $11
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. Directed by Daniel Millhouse.
New Philharmonic: “Ravel & Mahler” with Guest Pianist Winston Choi
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Regular ticket price $57: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $52
Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major Mahler Symphony No. 1 is considered a colorful tour-de-force composed with the influences of spirituals and jazz. The MAC piano-cam will provide every seat in the Belushi Performance Hall an up-close view of the piano mastery of guest pianist Winston Choi. Also on the program: Gustov Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major. This challenging work is sometimes referred to as “Titan: a symphonic poem in the form of a symphony” or “Symphony Number One in Four Movements for Large Orchestra.” A free MAC Chat will precede each performance, beginning one hour prior to concert start time.
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Regular ticket price $35: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $30
This dazzling Mexican folk dance troupe delights audiences with their eye-popping costumes, thrilling dance numbers and beautiful music. Celebrating the rich and vibrant Mexican culture with a performance that is a visual history lesson, this group has been entertaining, inspiring and electrifying audiences for 41 years.
DuPage Community Concert Band
7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14
Regular ticket price $7
Under the direction of Mark A. Taylor, the DuPage Community Concert Band exists to embrace and express all of the beauty and glory we can share through playing great music. Concerts feature music that entertains the audience, while stimulating the performer in a manner consistent with the representation and growth of the college and community band.
COD Student Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16
Regular ticket price $7
Five COD music department student ensembles join together for an evening of music featuring a wide range of works. The concert features string and wind players, percussionists, jazz musicians, and singers with enthusiasm and creativity. For all of these groups, this concert represents the first public performance of the semester. The Chamber Orchestra Director is Mark Liu and the Chamber Singers Director is Patrick O’Shea.
Scott Keo – “The #1 Michael Bublé Tribute Worldwide”
7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18
Regular ticket price $46-$67: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $41-$62
Celebrate Sweetest Day with Scott Keo’s captivating tribute to Michael Bublé. As described by Las Vegas’ Legends in Concert producer Denci Freeri. “He just has that something special in his energy, his vocal tonality, and in his undeniable stage presence…Keo sounds so spot on and perfect pitch it’s truly amazing.”
COD Catalyst Dance Concert
7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25
Regular ticket price $10
Catalyst Fall Dance Concert features choreography and performances by COD students and faculty, and guest artists from the Chicago area. This is an evening of dance and film appropriate for audiences of all ages.
Electric Avenue: “The 80s MTV Experience”
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Regular ticket price $46-$67: ARTSDP discounted ticket price $41-$62
Electric Avenue: “The 80s MTV Experience” performs on the MAC stage for the first time, recreating every nuance and flavor of popular hit songs of the ‘80s. Delivering a full concert experience where everyone’s favorite ‘80s hits come to life, this concert offers the chance to experience all the energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop.