As part of the McAninch Arts Center’s (MAC) 35th anniversary celebration, the BoDeans return for a live concert 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 4. The trail-blazing band catapulted to stardom in the mid ‘80s and is credited with inspiring a new radio format called Adult Alternative. Their dynamic live shows inspired tours with such legends as U2 (Joshua Tree Tour), Bob Dylan and David Bowie and earned the band appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” “The Late Show with David Letterman” and more. This performance marks a rare opportunity for audiences to experience the BoDeans’ biggest hits and signature sound in such an intimate and acoustically sound venue.
Performing at the MAC will be group co-founder Kurt Neumann (vocals, guitar), Stefano Intelisano (keyboards, accordion), Brian Ferguson (drums) and James Hertless (bass, backing vocals). The band got its start when Neumann and high school friends realized they had similar taste in music and began writing songs. BoDeans signed its first recording contract in 1985 and its debut record “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams” was released 1986.
BoDeans had much success in the late ‘80s and ‘90s with chart-topping songs including “Only Love,” “Fadeaway,” “Dreams,” “Good Things” and “Closer to Free.” Since then, the band has released 12 studio albums with 10 records that hit the Billboard “Top 200” chart. Honors include being named Best New American Band in Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll (1987) and securing a permanent installation at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland.
The band has opened for artists including U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty and David Bowie; performed at Farm Aid, Summerfest and ACL Festival. In addition to appearances on SNL and Letterman, they have been seen on NBC’s “TODAY” show, CNN and ESPN. After more than 30 years together, the band is still touring year-round and delivering incredible, energetic performances of its classic hits. They also recently launched a new podcast series, “Staring at the World” with Kurt Neumann.
Tickets
The BoDeans return to the McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. Tickets are $60-$80. For tickets or more information, visit www.AtTheMAC.org or call the MAC Box Office at 630.942.4000. The Box Office is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to performance.
MAC COVID-19 Policy for Seated Events | Effective Jan. 1, 2022
Masks that cover both the nose and the mouth and are required as is proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test (regardless of age).
For the safety of audiences, as well as artists and staff, the MAC will not admit any guests to seated events who do not provide documentation of vaccination as required. Full refunds will be made available to any parties needing to cancel their tickets if these policies cannot be met. All policies, including ticketing and attendance, are subject to change based on evolving guidance from the College, DuPage County Health Department, the State of Illinois and the CDC. As this guidance is rapidly evolving, so may MAC protocols.
About the MAC
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is located at 425 Fawell Blvd., 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; versatile black box Studio Theatre), and outdoor Lakeside Pavilion, plus the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and classrooms for the college’s academic programs. 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. Visit www.AtTheMAC.org or www.facebook.com/AtTheMAC for more information.
The MAC’s 2021-2022 Season is made possible in part with support by DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle/Naperville, WDCB 90.9 FM and the 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.
Programs at the MAC are partially supported through a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.