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The Second City: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater


Kick-off the holiday season with The Second City! Join us in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and of course, a ...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley


A journey filled with wit, humor, and the warmth of family as the divide between social classes blurs amidst love, humor, and the spirit of ...

New Philharmonic: New Year’s Eve Concert


Ring in 2025 with Maestro Muspratt as he conducts a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve pops concert featuring a variety of light classics, Strauss ...

New Philharmonic: The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti


Delight in this romantic comedy opera by Donizetti about a young villager who seeks a love potion from a traveling quack doctor to win the ...

The Best of Second City


Celebrate Valentine's Day! The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s ...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: Native Gardens


Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and his very pregnant wife, doctoral candidate Tania, have purchased their first home, which is next door to community stalwarts Virginia ...

The High Kings & Mary Black


Dublin legends The High Kings return to the MAC with guest artist, Irish folk singer Mary Black. Known worldwide as the preeminent voice of Irish ...

Rhythm of the Dance


Direct from Ireland and seen by 7 million people worldwide. Hot off the heels of their 25th anniversary, don’t miss one of the most popular ...

John Waters: A Live Director’s Screening & Commentary of “Hairspray”


Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with iconic director and writer John Waters! Waters will present his 1988 cult-classic and provide commentary during the screening, ...

New Philharmonic: Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4


Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is an intensely emotional journey and at times a battle with fate. Considered one of the most beloved symphonies of all time. ...

The Doo Wop Project


"The supergroup of Broadway stars is back with a new show! Starring five charismatic leading men from Broadway hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, Beautiful ...

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour 2025


For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals. Join us as the two-time Grammy-nominated duo, brought to ...

iLUMINATE
iLUMINATE
5/3


Named the “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, this mind-blowing fusion of technology and dance is performed in electrified, glow-in-the-dark suits. Don’t ...

Hokusai Art Exhibition
Hokusai Art Exhibition
6/3 - 6/27/2025


The Exhibition will feature 50+ original works by renowned 17th- and 18th-century Japanese artists, along with several educational and interactive experiences and installations. The Hokusai ...


RELATED STORIES

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY


by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2024

Experience the holiday season with BTE's production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, running from November 14 to December 15. ...

Paula Poundstone Returns To The MAC For An Evening Of Standup In September


by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2024

Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform at the McAninch Arts Center on September 14. Known for her quick wit and observational humor, Poundstone promises an evening of laughter and entertainment....

BTE Opens Season With Rapid-Fire Political Comedy THE OUTSIDER By Paul Slade Smith


by Blair Ingenthron - August 04, 2024

BTE kicks off its season with THE OUTSIDER, a fast-paced political comedy by Paul Slade Smith, running from September 5 to October 6....

Single Tickets for the 24-25 Season at MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic to go on Sale This Month


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024

Single event tickets for the 2024-2025 season at MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic go on sale this month. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase!...

Summer 2024 Brings Outdoor Summer Concerts To The Mac's Lakeside Pavilion  


by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2024

Enjoy free summer outdoor concerts at the MAC's Lakeside Pavilion starting July 12. ...

MAC Offers Free Summer 2024 Lakeside Outdoor Concert Series and More


by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024

McAninch Arts Center has announced the 2024 Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series. Programming runs July 12-Aug. 9, with a special event to celebrate the Olmec Trails outdoor art exhibition taking place throughout DuPage County June 30. ...

McAninch Arts Center Unveils 2024-2025 Performance Series Season Featuring Music, Theater & More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Discover the 2024-2025 performance series at the McAninch Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of music, theater, and dance events. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Reveals 2024-2025 Season


by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2024-2025 three-play season. Learn more about the lineup here!...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces Retirement Of Managing Artistic Director


by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced that long-time Managing Artistic Director Connie Canaday Howard is wrapping up her 24- year tenure on June 30, 2024. ...

Dazzling Contemporary Circus Performance Cirque FLIP Fabrique: BLIZZARD Comes To The MAC, February 3


by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2024

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) presents the visually stunning Cirque FLIP Fabrique: “BLIZZARD” at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. ...

Past Shows

A Conversation with Kathryn Grody & Mandy Patinkin


She is an award-winning actress and writer. He is a star of TV, stage, and film. Together, they share hilarious nuggets of their “uninterrupted togetherness,” ...

New Philharmonic: The Best of John Williams 2.0


Celebrate the music of iconic composer John Williams as New Philharmonic brings to life some of his most legendary film scores. Due to last year ...

Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience


Performing on the MAC stage for the first time, get ready for a high energy concert as Electric Avenue recreates every nuance and flavor of ...

Scott Keo – The #1 Michael Bublé Tribute Worldwide


Celebrate Sweetest Day with Scott Keo’s captivating tribute to Michael Bublé! Keo effortlessly brings Bublé’s music to life with his velvet voice, showmanship and charisma. ...

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl


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 ...

New Philharmonic: Ravel & Mahler


Ravel’s Piano Concerto is considered a colorful tour-de-force composed with the influences of spirituals and jazz. Our piano-cam makes every seat an up-close view of ...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: The Outsider


Thoroughly non-partisan laugh fest is just what you need. A timely and hilarious mock-up of modern American politics. Ned Newley is the worst candidate to ...

MALEVO
MALEVO
9/28


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with MALEVO as they return to dazzle audiences once again. This dynamic group, celebrated for receiving the Golden Buzzer on America’s ...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: Into the Earth With You


By the creator and executive producer of the Amazon series Outer Range, BTE’s production is the world premiere! Granddad is gone. No elegies. No dirges. ...

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley


A charming holiday sequel to "Pride and Prejudice"! It’s two years after the end of the novel. The Bennet family is spending "Christmas at Pemberley". ...

New Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky and Beethoven


Join us Saturday, Sep. 23, 7:30p & Sunday, Sep. 24, 3p as 17-year-old violinist Esme Arias-Kim, winner of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition, ...

WARHOL Lecture: Thomas Kiedrowski - Andy Warhol's New York City


Thomas Kiedrowski, author of Andy Warhol’s New York City, will engage in a lively conversation regarding Andy Warhol’s fascinating life and monumental career centered around ...

WARHOL Lecture: Politics & Friendship in Warhol & Basquiat's Collaborations


Reading an excerpt from her essay, The Personal and Political in Basquiat and Warhol’s Ten Punching Bags, for the Basquiat x Warhol. Painting Four Hands, ...

WARHOL Special Event: Joseph Freeman


Joseph Freeman worked alongside Warhol for several years and will share an inside perspective of who this legendary artist was. Freeman will take us behind ...

WARHOL Lecture: Eric Shiner - The American Dream


Eric Shiner will give insight into who Andy Warhol really was, from humble beginnings as a first-generation immigrant to superstar icon. Over the course of ...

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