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MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET
Cinderella SUNDAY, JAN. 14, 2p & 6p $49 Youth | $59 Adult Moscow Festival Ballet is steeped in classical Russian technique and grandeur. More than 50 of the company’s highly skilled dancers will grace the stage in Prokofiev’s lavish, highly entertaining full-length ballet, Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories of all time. Meet Cinderella in the lobby before the show.
By Guideppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Harry Silverstein, Stage Director Katherine R. Weber, Violetta Valery Karen Archbold, Flora Bervoix Corey Crider, Giorgio Germont Scott Ramsay, Alfredo Germont Verdi’s triumphant opera, which inspired Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman, will leave your heart pounding and ears ringing as the dramatic love affair unfolds on stage. Can love overcome a lifetime of excess and rumors?
FAMILY PROGRAM
BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Time Stands Still
THEATREWORKS USA
FEB. 1—MAR. 4 THURSDAY-SATURDAY, 8P | SUNDAY, 3P
Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories
$37 By Donald Margulies Directed by Connie Canaday Howard
FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7p
Sarah and James are war correspondents and a real-life couple. After being injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Sarah returns to Brooklyn to recover and the couple is forced to re-examine their changing identities and relationship. “A quietly powerful drama [that] crackles with bright wit and intelligence.” –The New York Times
Dragons love all sorts of tacos, except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues. Theatreworks USA’s newest musical revue also features Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days.
Contains adult themes and language.
One hour in length, recommended for ages 3 & up
$14 Youth | $20 Adult
Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Mardi Gras Party!
THE PERFECT
Join us in the MAC lobby for a special Fun-Raiser before MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies
FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2 & 7:30p
Let the good times roll with New Orleans food and drink, king cake, beer tasting from Two Brothers, Silent Auction, cash bar, beads and more!
$26 (2p) | $36 (7:30p)
SATURDAY, FEB. 10
Exploring Mars Presented by Kobie Boykins
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As supervisor of the mobility and remote sensing teams for the rover Curiosity, Boykins has monitored headline-making studies, including proof of the former presence of water on Mars indicating that the red planet could have supported life. Join Boykins as he shares his boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries of outer space and recounts the latest exciting chapter of Mars exploration.
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MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies
COCKTAILS: 5:30P | DINNER: 6P
SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 7:30p
$80 | Party and Show
$48 | Gold Circle $53
$100 | Party and Onstage Show Seating
Mister Mojo’s music reflects the Louisiana and Cajun Zydeco tradition, as well as New Orleans two-steps, rock & roll and blues rhythms. A wildly charismatic performer, Mojo combines the styles in a gleeful gumbo that brings audiences to their feet every night.
The revelry supports the Sponsored by: MAC General Fund.
$50 | Mardi Gras Party Only
Valentine’s Day Weekend Dublin Irish Dance: Stepping Out
IS AT THE MAC
The Best of
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SUNDAY, FEB. 11, 2p $48 (B) | $52 (A) | Gold Circle $59 The world champion Irish step dancers bring an epic tale of Celtic culture to life in “Stepping Out,” complete with a sensational, eight-member Irish band and vocalist. With members having performed across the globe in “Riverdance,” “Lord of the Dance” and “Celtic Woman,” this all-star cast incorporates traditional melodies and steps into an extravaganza of Irish sights and sounds.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 3p $44 (B) | $48 (A) | Gold Circle $52
SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 6 & 9p $32 (B) | $36 (A) | Gold Circle $46 Comedy at its best! The troupe that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more returns with the next generation of comedians. It’s perfect for a “My Funny Valentine” date! Complimentary chocolates are included with your ticket. Contains adult themes & language.
Founded by legendary trumpeter Jesús Alemañy, the all-star orchestra celebrates the legacy of Cuban music in dance styles from around the world. Their sizzling up-tempo tunes full of swaggering horn charts and wild polyrhythms recall the vintage big-band son sound, traditional rumba, cha-cha and Cuban jazz greats of the ‘40s.
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Between River and Rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon
LIMITED SEATS U.S. PREMIERE
Mummenschanz: you & me SATURDAY, MAR. 3, 7:30p $44 (B) | $48 (A) | Gold Circle $52 America first met this world-famous troupe on “The Muppet Show,” charming audiences with fantastical tales and poetic performance art. Now, the Swiss mask theater company celebrates over four decades of motion magic in their new show, you & me.
In The Mood SATURDAY, MAR. 10, 7:30p $36 (B) | $39 (A) | Gold Circle $46 Much more than a concert, In the Mood is a fully staged musical revue celebrating America’s greatest generation through the music of Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters, and other 1940s Swing-Era icons. Complete with period costumes and choreography, this tribute brings the Big Band era back with a bang!
NEW PHILHARMONIC
FRIDAY, APR. 6, 2 & 7:30p
Beethoven: Five Piano Concertos - One Pianist
$26 (2p) | $36 (7:30p)
SATURDAY, APR. 7, 7p | SUNDAY, APR. 8, 3p
Presented by Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride
$49
In an effort to share the Grand Canyon’s uncharted glory and shed light on the myriad threats it faces, writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride set off on an audacious and demanding adventure this year: to transect the length of the canyon on foot. This trek is not the pair’s first adventure together, but it may be the toughest.
Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Wael Farouk, Piano
Supported by Ronald Lemme Lecture Series Fund
Beethoven’s five piano concertos will be performed together in the rare, spectacular event created especially for New Philharmonic patrons. In this three-hour performance, critically acclaimed pianist Wael Farouk returns to take on the orchestra’s most challenging repertoire to date.
Stranger in a Strange Land
Kathleen Madigan
WEDNESDAY, APR. 25, 2 & 7:30p
FRIDAY, APR. 27, 7:30p
$26 (2p) | $36 (7:30p)
$39 (B) | $43 (A)
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, 8p | SUNDAY, 3p
After selling out the MAC in 2016, Kathleen Madigan returns with an all-new show “Boxed Wine and Bigfoot.” Through her 25-year career, she has performed on nearly every standup television show from Leno and Letterman to The Last Comic Standing, where she was a finalist and later a judge. AXS calls Madigan, “the comedian for women of intelligence and maturity to enjoy.”
$37 By John Patrick Shanley Directed by Steve Scott
Contains adult themes & language.
Contains adult themes and language.
Presented by Jodi Cobb Jodi Cobb has spent four decades opening our eyes to the commonalities of human hearts and the variance in our circumstances. Spend an evening with the first female photographer at National Geographic magazine and the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year as we peer through her lens into the secret lives of Saudi Arabian women, Geisha Societies, human trafficking and more.
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THEATREWORKS USA
with John Leventhal
Curious George
SATURDAY, APR. 14, 7:30p
SATURDAY, APR. 21, 11a & 1p
$50 (B) | $55 (A) Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash and her husband John Leventhal present an acoustic evening celebrating her prolific and deeply rooted catalog of music. Her current project “Black List River” celebrates the American experience and what is at the heart of Cash’s journey as a songwriter and singer, her devotion to her southern roots and family lineage.
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$14 Youth | $20 Adult Lovable monkey Curious George is excited for Meatball Day where he helps Chef Pisghetti cook delicious meatballs. But everyone is already full after eating from the Meatballs O’Matic machine! So Chef Pisghetti and George go on a mission to Rome to learn about meatballs and the secret ingredient for the best meatballs ever! 50 minutes in length, recommended for ages 3 & up.
Exploration
Broadcast directly from the National Theatre stage to the MAC big screen! Tickets $24
BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Outside Mullingar
Obsession
MAY 3—JUNE 3
Two middle-aged introverts from farms in rural Ireland fear romantic catastrophe when their families begin a heated feud. Will the eccentric, lovelorn couple beat the odds and find solid ground? “Outside Mullingar is touchingly sweet-just the thing for a happy cry.” —LA Times
Capitol Steps
Adapted from the film by Luchino Visconti Directed by Ivo van Hove Starring Jude Law Thursday, Jan. 4, 7p PLAYHOUSE Sunday, Jan. 7, 2p PLAYHOUSE
Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie Directed by Sally Cookson Sunday, Feb. 4, 2p Thursday, Feb. 8, 7p
Yerma By Simon Stone Based on the play by Federico Garcia Lorca Thursday, Mar. 8, 7p
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 4 & 8p $42 (B) | $45 (A) | Gold Circle $49 Founded by former U.S. Senate staffers, primed to satirize the political world in which they were employed, Capitol Steps uses song parodies and original sketches to play up the comedic political footing in the U.S.
MAC Chats are free presentations offered before or after select performances that provide a greater understanding and appreciation of the accompanying program. Hosted by educators, artists, scholars or community leaders, MAC Chats enhance audience enjoyment, highlighting the artists, art form, creative process and historical and/or social context of the specific performance. Look for this symbol to see which performances offer a MAC Chat.
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The Cleve Carney Art Gallery offers year-round visual art exhibitions showcasing art by regional, national and international artists. Our goal is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary art though exhibitions and educational programming that cultivates a variety of perspectives.
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Through Jan. 20 VISITING ARTIST LECTURE SERIES
Feb. 8 – Apr. 7
Faheem Majeed Opening Reception: Feb. 8, 6-8p
New Talent
The MAC hosts several student and faculty-led performances throughout the season, giving COD students an opportunity to perform on a world-class stage. The future of classical music, theater and dance is right at your doorstep. All performances are held in Belushi Performance Hall and have $6 admission tickets, unless otherwise noted.
Part-Time Studio Art Faculty Exhibit
Tickets: $26 (2p) | $36 (7:30p) Today’s leading explorers, scientists and photographers are coming to the MAC! Join us for an entertaining and inspiring look inside the National Geographic world.
GALLERY HOURS: MON-THURS: 11a-7p SAT: 11a-3p Open one hour prior to Belushi Performance Hall events and during intermissions. Free admission. For more information, visit CleveCarneyGallery.org or call 630.942.2321
Feb. 13, 1—1:50p
Faheem Majeed
April 19 – May 19
Mar. 22, 11—11:50a
Apr. 18, 11—11:50a
June 1 - July 28
Marissa Lee Benedict
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception: April 19, 5-7p
Giovanni Aloi
Second Annual Emerging Artist Exhibit
Friday, Apr. 20, 7:30p Tickets: $5 Student | $10 Adult
by William Shakespeare Directed by Amelia Barrett Mar. 1—18 Thursday-Saturday, 8p | Sunday, 3p Studio Theatre Tickets: $14 Student | $16 Adult
Spring Dance Showcase
Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, Mar. 8, 7:30p Playhouse Theatre
Exploring Mars Friday, Feb. 9
Friday, Apr. 6 Presented by Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride In an effort to share the Grand Canyon’s uncharted glory and shed light on the myriad threats it faces, writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride set off on an audacious and demanding adventure this year: to transect the length of the canyon on foot. This trek is not the pair’s first adventure together, but it may be the toughest.
Neruda Chile
Like Cotton Twines Ghana
March 7
Feb. 14
Sweet Bean Japan
The Salesman Iran
Feb. 28
Feb. 7
March 14
Nick Page, Songleader
Chamber Orchestra Alison Gaines, Director Tuesday, May 8, 7:30p
Stephan Ramsdell, Director Thursday, May 10, 2p Free, Playhouse Theatre
Student Ensemble Concert Thursday, Mar. 15, 7:30p
Enjoy these acclaimed international films followed by talkbacks guided by COD faculty. Films are presented in their original language with English subtitles. Films shown on Wednesdays at 1:30p & 7:30p in the Playhouse Theatre
Percussion Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Terry Redford, Director Monday, Mar. 12, 7:30p and Monday, May 7, 7:30p
Your Home for Culture
Stranger in a Strange Land
The Diary of Anne Frank
Wednesday, Apr. 25 Presented by Jodi Cobb Jodi Cobb has spent four decades opening our eyes to the commonalities of human hearts and the variance in our circumstances. Spend an evening with the first female photographer at National Geographic magazine and the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year as we peer through her lens into the secret lives of Saudi Arabian women, Geisha Societies, human trafficking and more.
Sunday, March 4, 7p
DuPage Chorale
Faculty Music Recital
Lee R. Kesselman, Director Annelies by James Whitbourn Sunday, May 6, 7:30p Tickets: $14 Student | $16 Adult
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble Tom Tallman, Director Sunday, Mar. 11, 3p Friday, May 18, 8p Normandy Banquet Hall, Elmhurst
Ben Wahlund, Director Wednesday, May 9, 7:30p
DuPage Community Concert Band
Between River and Rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon
Presented by Kobie Boykins As supervisor of the mobility and remote sensing teams for the rover Curiosity, Boykins has monitored headline-making studies, including proof of the former presence of water on Mars indicating that the red planet could have supported life. Join Boykins, winner of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal, as he shares his boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries of outer space and recounts the latest exciting chapter of Mars exploration.
Sarah’s Key France
Feb. 21
by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Directed by Connie Canaday Howard Apr. 5—15 Thursday-Saturday, 8p | Sunday, 3p Playhouse Theatre
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Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Lee R. Kesselman, Director Thursday, May 10, 7:30p
Small Group Jazz Ensemble Tom Tallman, Director Student Jazz Showcase Friday, May 11, 7:30p
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