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 coincides with National Arts Month. The MAC is also offering a $5 discount off select shows with discount code ARTSDP, plus some exclusive free programming created for the month.
Professional shows eligible for the ARTSDP discount offer include New Philharmonic’s “Carmina Burana" | "Polovtsian Dances” concerts (Oct. 4 & 5), the masters of musical satire, the Capitol Fools (Oct. 12, 6 p.m. performance), comedian Paul Reiser (Oct. 17), TheaterworksUSA’s “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends” (Oct. 24), Ailey II (Oct. 25), New Philharmonic’s “Romeo & Juliet | Cinderella” (Nov. 1 & 2), Soweto Gospel Choir (Nov. 8) and “The Life and Music of George Michael” (Nov. 9).
Additional details about the performances are listed below. To receive the $5 discount, code ARTSDP must be given at the time of purchase. Discounted show tickets are subject to availability. Additional restrictions apply. Tickets can 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 performances.
In addition to the professional performances, the MAC is host to College of DuPage College Theater, Music and Dance productions throughout the year. Tickets are generally $9 (Music), $11 (Dance) and $18 (Theater). Events in October include “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller (Oct. 9-19), DuPage Community Concert Band (Oct. 20) and COD Student Ensembles (Oct. 22). Discounts do not apply. For more information visit www.AtTheMAC.org.
The MAC is offering four free special events during Arts DuPage Month as follows:
* Andi Crist's “Live, Laugh, Labor: Thoughts on Usefulness and Other Myths” - Opening Reception
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
No advance registration required.
For more information, visit www.theccma.org.
* Andi Crist's “Live, Laugh, Labor: Thoughts on Usefulness and Other Myths”- Curator Talk
by CCMA curator Justin Witte
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
No advance registration required.
For more information, visit www.theccma.org.
* BTE: "Meet the New Artistic Leadership Team"
7 p.m. Monday, October 13
MAC Playhouse Theatre
For reservations, email macoffice@cod.edu
* “Behind the Scenes Tour of the MAC” with Executive Director, Diana Martinez
10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23
MAC Studio Theatre
For reservations, email macoffice@cod.edu
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 Enjoy Illinois, DuPage County Board, Illinois Arts Council, Ball Horticultural, Wight & Company, Anonymous, The DuPage Foundation, the Les and Mary Wiberg fund of the DuPage Foundation, Arts DuPage, JCS Arts Health & Education Fund, Capstone Financial Advisors Molex, Brookdale Senior Living Glen Ellyn, Frank Modruson & Lynne Shigley, Sullivan Taylor Family Trust, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago, DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle/Naperville, DuMore DuPage, WDCB 90.9 FM, and College of DuPage Foundation
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.
ARTS DUPAGE MONTH 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 performances.
New Philharmonic: “Carmina Burana” | “Polovtsian Dances”
Guest Artists: Emily Birsan (soprano), Richard Ollarsaba (baritone), Thomas Aláan (countertenor)
and the NISO Symphony Chorus
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
$59 Adult. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $54 | $10 Youth
New Philharmonic, under the baton of Maestro Muspratt, is joined by three acclaimed soloists and the 80-voice Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, directed by Thomas McNichols, to perform “Carmina Burana,” a powerful cantata based on 24 poems written by medieval monks, celebrating dancing, drinking, and other worldly pleasures. Orff’s score is at times powerful, mysterious; especially the famous chorus “O Fortuna,” which reminds us that fate will always have her say. Borodin’s captivating melodies and energetic rhythms in “Polovtsian Dances” blend Russian folk elements to capture the grandeur and drama inherent in the music.
Capitol Fools
6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 (discount not available for the 3 p.m. performance)
$39-$49. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $34-$44
Following their sold-out performance at the MAC last season, the Capitol Fools are back. The head writer, music director and all-star cast members from the former Capitol Steps join forces to unite the country one laugh at a time. With their hilarious musical political satire, the Capitol Fools are equal opportunity offenders that provide hilarious entertainment both parties can agree on.
May contain adult themes and language.
Paul Reiser
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
$70-$80. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $65-$80
Named one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific and hilarious creatives. Best known for his starring role on “Mad About You,” Reiser has gained a new generation of fans with his role on “Stranger Things” and can be currently seen on Netflix’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” and his standup special “Life, Death” and “Rice Pudding” on Apple TV. Third Coast Review hails Reiser’s “sharp wit and ability to effortlessly connect with audiences.”
TheaterWorksUSA presents “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”
Book by Lauren Gunderson, Music by Bree Lowdermilk, Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
Adult $19 - $24. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $14-$19 | Youth $17
Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-solving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork. This fun musical is based on the books “Rosie Revere,” “Engineer;” “Iggy Peck,” “Architect” and “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty. Recommended ages: Grades K through 4.
Ailey II
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
$58-$62. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $53-$57
The fresh spirit of Ailey II, featuring some of today’s most talented young dancers, meets the captivating vision of legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey. Blending modern masterpieces with bold new works, Dance Magazine calls Ailey II "second to none," and The New York Times declares, "there's nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II.”
New Philharmonic: “Romeo & Juliet” | “Cinderella”
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2
Adult $57. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $52 | Youth $10
Tchaikovsky’s sweeping “Romeo & Juliet” Overture-Fantasy—an unforgettable interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers—is one of the most splendid tragic love themes in Western Classical music. The program also features the enchanting music of Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” where a fairy godmother sets true love’s destiny in motion, moderated by FOX 32’s Paris Schutz.
Soweto Gospel Choir - “Peace”
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
$55-$69. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $50-$64
This internationally renowned 20-member South African choir has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with their powerful a cappella renditions of both traditional and contemporary songs. Their vibrant performances are brimming with choreography and vibrant costumes as they sing in a mix of English and African languages, often exploring themes of faith, unity and the human spirit. Australian Stage calls them, “truly amazing, and Glam Adelaide says, “…spend an hour with the Soweto Gospel Choir — it will fill your soul. *****”
“The Life & Music of George Michael”
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9
$62-$72. ARTSDP discounted ticket price $57-$67
Back by popular demand, this show captures the performance and sound of George Michael with concert-style staging, dance and lighting while telling his story through early music hits from Wham! through his illustrious solo career with popular hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure” and many more. On Your Marcus calls the show, “a night filled with freakin’ joy, emotion, and the timeless music of George Michael.”
This is a tribute production. It is not associated with or endorsed by George Michael’s estate or George Michael Entertainment.
COD College Theater, Dance and Music (No Discount)
COD Presents: “An Evening with Jeff Mauro”
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9
$10 General Admission (Each ticket holder will receive a product from Mauro Provisions)
Mauro is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef, proud Chicagoan and self-proclaimed funniest guy in food. From an early age, he set out to blend his love of cooking with his natural comedic talent, a mission that led him to win Season 7 of “Food Network Star.” He is currently a co-host of “The Kitchen,” now in its 38th season and a regular on Food Network primetime shows including “Worst Cooks in America” and “Holiday Wars.” Outside of television, Mauro is the founder and CEO of Mauro Provisions, a premium food brand specializing in craft giardiniera, seasonings and sandwich kits, the best-selling author of “Come On Over” and co-host of the long running “Come On Over” podcast.
COD College Theater presents “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
In the Playhouse Theatre
7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday Oct. 9-19
$18
This Tony award winning classic delves into the Salem witch trials of 1692. Rumors have swept through a Puritan town in New England that women are practicing witchcraft. A trial progresses and the town is engulfed by fear as neighbors testify against neighbors, creating a distorted sense of justice. This gripping parable of power and its abuse explores the slippery slope of mass hysteria. This play, directed by Daniel Millhouse , takes place in the MAC’s Playhouse Theatre and contains adult themes and language.
DuPage Community Concert Band
7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
$9
COD Student Ensembles Concert
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22
$9