2017–2018 SEASON GUIDE
Entertainment YOUR HOME FOR
Tuesdays with Morrie starring Jamie Farr
Chris Botti
Savion Glover
MIDWEST PREMIERE
Martial Artists & Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
Best Seats
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Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE AUG. 5
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Dear Friends,
On behalf of everyone at the McAninch Arts Center, I am pleased to announce our 2017-2018 season! In addition to another exciting year of hosting Grammy Award-winning performers, critically acclaimed programming and international touring acts, we have more reasons to celebrate: • The MAC was recognized as a leader in three categories at the Daily Herald Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Entertainment Venue, Best Live Music Venue and Best Live Theatre • The Illinois Council of Orchestras presented New Philharmonic with the 2017 Professional Orchestra of the Year Award • Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, our professional Equity company in residence, had a highly successful return last season and was Jeff Award Recommended for its February 2017 production “Good People” We are extremely grateful for the accolades from our professional community, but nothing means as much as hearing from you. Take a look at what members of the MAC family have said this year, and thank you for your continued support by making the MAC your home for the arts, entertainment and so much more! I look forward to seeing you at the theater. Sincerely,
Diana Martinez Director, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
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Drama
Season Kick-Off Party, 6p Pre-Show Add-On, $20 A not-to-be-missed event with sample tastes from the MAC’s dining partners, cash bar, silent auction, post-show sweets and meet & greet with Jamie Farr. $20 and starts at 6p. Admission does not include show ticket. sponsored by
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SEPT. 7–OCT. 8 THURSDAY—SATURDAY, 8p SUNDAY, 3p
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
The 39 Steps
By John Buchan Adapted by Patrick Barlow Directed by Kurt Naebig $37 PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 thriller, this stage adaptation spins the classic murder mystery into a fast-paced, whodunit farce. When an unassuming man’s night ends with a woman’s murder in his apartment, he must run from a spy organization and find a way to clear his name. This Tony Award-winning hit is packed with 50 outrageous characters played by four actors, spinning illusions and a death-defying finale. Late start Saturday, Sept. 16, 8:30p. Contains adult themes and language.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 7:30p SUNDAY, SEPT. 24, 3p
New Philharmonic
Mahler 5 Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor $49 Mahler’s colossal Fifth Symphony embraces an entire world of emotion and sound, from the opening trumpet solo of the heart-rending funeral march to the tender and loving Adagietto, the most famous of Mahler’s works. Performed by an enormous orchestra, this transformative masterpiece is “big, bold, and beautiful, Mahler 5 will leave you breathless.” – Kirk Muspratt. Concerts begin with a 30 minute “Classical Boot Camp” led by Maestro Muspratt and assisted by New Philharmonic principals, offering insights and backstory to Mahler’s work.
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Drama
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 7:30p
Tuesdays with Morrie starring By Mitch Albom Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Jamie Farr
$60 (B) | $65 (A) | $75 Gold Circle An old man, a young man and life’s greatest lesson. 16 years after graduation, Mitch finds out his professor Morrie has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. What starts as a simple visit, turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of lif;e. Jamie Farr (M*A*S*H) stars in the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom’s New York Times best-selling memoir.
TUESDAY, OCT. 3, 7p
The Man Behind Spotlight: Journalist Michael Rezendes $39 Meet the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist that inspired Spotlight, the Academy Award-winning biographical crime drama about The Boston Globe’s investigative journalist unit. Played by Mark Ruffalo on screen, Rezendes lead many of the Globe’s most significant investigations, including those probing the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the infamous cover-up of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. Rezendes will discuss the importance of good reporting in our current political climate.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 7:30p
The Hit Men: Legendary Rock Supergroup $49 (B) | $54 (A) | $59 Gold Circle From Frankie Valli and Carly Simon, to Cat Stevens, Cheap Trick, The Who, Foreigner and Paul McCartney, the five members of The Hit Men have toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business. These are the actual artists who launched so many songs to the top of the Billboard charts from the 1960s to the 1990s. Now, they come together for their show Time Travel—they may even share stories about being on the road and in the studio with your favorite artists!
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SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 7:30p
LIV ON: Olivia NewtonJohn, Beth Nielsen Chapman & Amy Sky $54 (B) | $64 (A) | $75 Gold Circle International superstar and multiple Grammy Award-winner Olivia NewtonJohn (Grease), Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman and SOCAN Award-winner Amy Sky present LIV ON, an inspiring new project that grew from the trio’s personal experiences of triumph over adversity. This labor of love celebrates new-found hope and strength through uplifting music and stories. Opening act to be announced.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 2 & 6p
Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China $49 Youth | $59 Adult In addition to being one of the best troupes in China, this company featuring more than 30 acrobatic, magical and martial arts performers has wowed audiences all over the world. With novelty and superior technique, featuring Kung Fu and martial arts from the 6th century. The 60-year-old troupe has won prizes in national and international festivals, and has been featured in Ringling Brothers and Cirque du Soleil shows.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 3 & 7p
Unveiled: A One Woman Play by Rohina Malik $35 | $45 Table Seating PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Racism. Hate crimes. Love. Islam. Culture. Language. Life. Five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this critically acclaimed one-woman show. “Rohina Malik, the hugely talented writer-actress… is a remarkable new theatrical voice in Chicago. In her rich, upbeat and very enjoyable 70-minute collection, Malik gives voice to characters from whom we hear far too little in the theater.” –Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
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SATURDAY, OCT. 21, 3 & 7:30p SUNDAY, OCT. 22, 3p
New Philharmonic
Best of Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, soprano Kate Tombaugh, mezzo soprano Justin Berkowitz, tenor Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus $49
THIRD SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
A not-to-be-missed concert of iconic songs from the well-loved musicals of both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Extraordinary guest vocalists, 100-voice chorus and New Philharmonic perform hits from Oklahoma, The King and I, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard and more!
SUNDAY, NOV. 5, 6p
Take Me to the River LIVE Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue $47 (B) | $55 (A) | $65 Gold Circle Audiences across the globe have praised them in the hit Netflix documentary. Now you can see them in this live concert journey through the soul of American music. Grammy Award-winning musicians William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush celebrate the intergenerational and interracial musical influence of Memphis.
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AS SEEN ON PBS THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 7p
Lidia Bastianich $39 (B) | $44 (A) | $75 Gold Circle includes signed cookbook Lidia Bastianich is one of the bestloved chefs on television, a bestselling cookbook author, restaurateur and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Join us for an intimate conversation with the Emmy Award-winner as she takes us from Italy to America. She’ll share behind-the-scenes stories from Lidia’s Kitchen on PBS, notes from her newest cookbook Celebrate Like an Italian and might even spill the beans about the best dish at Eataly, her restaurant in Chicago! Modified seating chart for this performance. Gold Circle include rows A-D and a signed cookbook.
2017 People’s Choice Winner
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FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 7:30p
Lonestar $75 (B) | $79 (A) | $85 Gold Circle For more than 20 years they’ve logged countless miles touring throughout the world, releasing several Platinum-selling albums and 10 No. 1 singles including My Front Porch Looking In, I’m Already There and Amazed. The Guardian proclaimed them exemplars of “country’s greatest strength: picture-painting, story-based, tear-your-heart-out lyrics that are the most direct and lucid in popular music.”
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Award-winning Talent
A MUSICAL BASED ON YOUR SUGGESTIONS! FRIDAY, NOV. 17, 7:30p
Broadway’s Next H!t Musical $34 (B) | $38 (A) | $46 Gold Circle Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” TimeOut New York says, “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.”
FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 7p
Theatreworks USA
Pete the Cat $14 Youth | $20 Adult Our most popular family show returns following two sold out performances in the 16-17 season! When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family, and boy are they square! But when Jimmy Biddle needs help in his second grade art class, Pete takes him on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris and back! One hour in length, recommended for ages 3 & up.
MIDWEST PREMIERE SUNDAY, NOV. 26, 4p
Savion Glover’s ALL FUNK’D UP! $59 (B) | $69 (A) | $79 Gold Circle The epitome of a living legend, Tony Award-winning choreographer and tap dancer Savion Glover (Broadway’s Bring in ’Da Noise, Bring in ’Da Funk) debuts his new show at the MAC with an unforgettable night of virtuosic expression. Glover dances to an eclectic soundtrack that includes new age to John Coltrane, in a tribute to his personal experiences with dance greats and the forefathers of tap. Media sponsor
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YOUR HOME FOR SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 7:30p
the Holidays
Almost Elton John and the Rocket Band
A Very Elton Christmas $49 (B) | $54 (A) | $59 Gold Circle Multiple award-winning actor and singer, Craig A Meyer, returns to the MAC with his remarkable resemblance and uncanny ability to sound like Sir Elton John in a spectacular musical journey featuring chart topping hits like Benny and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Candle in the Wind. This special holiday show also includes Christmas classics to celebrate the spirit of the season.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 6 & 9p
The Second City Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue $32 (B) | $36 (A) | $46 Gold Circle New year, new cast, new material! The Second City returns with a sprig of holiday mischief to this night of spirited fun. Never performed the same way twice, this laugh-out-loud comedy is the perfect break from your holiday stress. Adult themes & language.
SUNDAY, DEC. 10, 4p
Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash
A Million Dollar Christmas $45 (B) | $55 (A) | $65 Gold Circle The music of the four greatest rock n’ rollers on the planet is our Christmas gift to you! Join the smash hit cast of Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash for a rip-roaring holiday show that’ll have you rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Featuring a full catalogue of classic rock n’ roll hits, plus a special selection of heartwarming holiday tunes, this Million Dollar show is like no other!
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the Holidays
FRIDAY, DEC. 15, 8p
Gavin Coyle
A Celtic Christmas $35 Ring in the holiday season with award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle at A Celtic Christmas. You and your loved ones are invited to sing along as he, pianist Paul Burgess and harpist Karen Banaszewski perform beautiful renditions of holiday favorites from America and his homeland, Ireland. Proceeds benefit People’s Resource Center, a local nonprofit serving DuPage County since 1975. Serving 9,000 families each year, People’s Resource Center (PRC) provides food, clothing, and other emergency assistance for neighbors in need. In addition, PRC offers job assistance, literacy tutoring, computer access and training, and art enrichment to help break the cycle of poverty. For more information, visit peoplesrc.org. This event is not eligible for the MAC Pack Subscription discount.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 17, 1 & 5p
Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet The Nutcracker with New Philharmonic Kirk Muspratt, Conductor $34 Youth | $44 Adult The gorgeous holiday classic returns for four magical performances featuring accompaniment from New Philharmonic Orchestra — a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set to live music. One of our favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker delights with a magical full-scale production. Get your tickets early and avoid hearing “SOLD OUT.”
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SUNDAY, DEC. 31, 2p, 5:30p & 9p
New Philharmonic
New Year’s Eve Spectacular Viennese Classics, Movie Favorites & More! Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Corey Crider, baritone $65 Revel in traditional selections from the Strauss family including Tik-Tak Polka schnell (New Year’s Celebration) from Die Fledermaus, Chopin’s Polonaise and Tchaikovsky’s famous Waltz of the Flowers. Then, the night moves into modern movie favorites from John Williams, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Paul McCartney and of course, secret surprises! Sponsored by
SUNDAY, JAN. 14, 2 & 6p
Moscow Festival Ballet
Cinderella $49 Youth | $59 Adult
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Founded by legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, 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.
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Classical Music
SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 7:30p
Chris Botti $75 (B) | $85 (A) | $125 Gold Circle Known for his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, famed trumpeter Chris Botti has played with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock and David Foster, all of whom are featured on his latest album Impressions. Botti has established himself as one of the important figures of the contemporary music world, performing worldwide with an innovative repertoire that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Media sponsor
SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 7:30p SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 3p
New Philharmonic
La Traviata By Guiseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Harry Silverstein, Stage Director Emily Birsan, Violetta Valery Karen Archbold, Flora Bervoix Corey Crider, Giorgio Germont Scott Ramsay, Alfredo Germont
$55 Verdi’s triumphant opera, that inspired Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman, will leave your heart pounding and ears ringing as the dramatic love affair unfolds on stage. Lavish parties, adoring suitors and exquisite jewelry mean nothing after famed courtesan Violetta Valery meets the true love of her life, Alfredo Germont. But can love overcome a lifetime of excess and rumors?
Giuseppe Verdi’s
Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Sponsored by
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FEB. 1—MAR. 4 THURSDAY—SATURDAY, 8p SUNDAY, 3p
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
Time Stands Still
By Donald Margulies Directed by Connie Canaday Howard $37 Sarah and James, a photographer and a journalist, 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 the new juncture in their relationship. “A quietly powerful drama [that] crackles with bright wit and intelligence.” —The New York Times Contains adult themes and language.
FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7p
Theatreworks USA
Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories $14 Youth | $20 Adult 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 beloved contemporary children’s books such as Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days. One hour in length, recommended for ages 3 & up.
SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 7:30p
MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies $48 | $53 Gold Circle Add on 6p pre-show dinner for $35! Pure Americana at its best! Mister Mojo is a wildly charismatic performer with international acclaim and fans across America. His music reflects the Louisiana and Cajun Zydeco tradition, as well as New Orleans two-steps, rock & roll and blues rhythms. Mojo combines the styles in a gleeful gumbo that he calls Red Hot Mojo Music, bringing audiences to their feet every night. Pre-show Mardi Gras Party begins at 6p and includes jambalaya, red beans & rice, king cake, cash bar and more!
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Making Memories
SUNDAY, FEB. 11, 2p
Dublin Irish Dance: Stepping Out $48 (B) | $52 (A) | $59 Gold Circle The world champion Irish step dancers bring an epic tale of Celtic culture to life in Stepping Out, complete with a sensational, eightmember 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.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 6 & 9p
The Best of The Second City $32 (B) | $36 (A) | $46 Gold Circle Comedy at its best, the selected favorites and funniest scenes that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more, comes the next generation of comedy performing hilarious sketch comedy and The Second City’s trademark improv from their more than 50-year history. Complimentary chocolates included with ticket as part of our Valentine’s Weekend festivities! Contains adult themes & language.
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Valentine’s Day Weekend IS AT THE MAC
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SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 3p
¡Cubanismo! $44 (B) | $48 (A) | $52 Gold Circle If you liked Havana Cuba All-Stars, you’re going to love ¡Cubanismo! 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 even lesser known rhythms developed by the Cuban jazz greats of the ‘40s. Media sponsor
U.S. PREMIERE SATURDAY, MAR. 3, 7:30p
Mummenschanz: you & me $44 (B) | $48 (A) | $52 Gold Circle America first met this world-famous troupe on The Muppet Show, charming audiences with fantastical tales and poetic performance art told through their signature style. Now, the Swiss mask theater company celebrates over four decades of motion magic in their new show You & Me. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “the granddaddy of wordless, whimsical nonsense.”
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New Experiences
SATURDAY, MAR. 10, 7:30p
In The Mood $36 (B) | $39 (A) | $46 Gold Circle Much more than a concert, In the Mood returns to the MAC with a fully-staged musical revue celebrating America’s greatest generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other 1940s Swing-Era icons. Complete with period costumes and choreography, this one-nightonly tribute brings the Big Band era back with a bang! Media sponsor
BEETHOVEN FIVE PIANO CONCERTOS | ONE PIANIST
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 7p*
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 3p
New Philharmonic
Beethoven: Five Piano Concertos—One Pianist Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Wael Farouk, Piano $49 Beethoven’s five piano concertos will be performed together in this rare, spectacular event created especially for New Philharmonic patrons. Your ticket grants you access to all three hours of music as critically acclaimed pianist Wael Farouk returns to take on the orchestra’s most challenging repertoire to date. Complete the night with an array of German wines, liquors and delectable pastries available for purchase during intermission. *Early start due to program length.
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SATURDAY, APR. 14, 7:30p
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal $50 (B) | $55 (A) | $60 Gold Circle Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash and her collaborator, musical director, guitarist and husband John Leventhal present an acoustic evening celebrating her prolific and deeply-rooted catalog of music. Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs, earning four Grammy Awards and 11 No. 1 singles including Seven Year Ache and I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me. 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. Media sponsor
SATURDAY, APR. 21, 11a & 1p
Theatreworks USA
Curious George $14 Youth | $20 Adult Lovable monkey Curious George is excited for Meatball Day when he helps Chef Pisghetti cook delicious meatballs. But there is no hungry crowd as they are eating from the Meatballs O’Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti and George go on a mission…to Rome to learn about meatballs and the secret ingredient to cooking! 50 minutes in length, recommended for ages 3 & up.
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Laughter
MAY 3—JUNE 3 THURSDAY—SATURDAY, 8p SUNDAY, 3p
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
Outside Mullingar By John Patrick Shanley Directed by Steve Scott $37 Anthony and Rosemary, two middleaged introverts, have every reason to fear romantic catastrophe. Both have spent their entire lives on farms in rural Ireland, and a long standing land feud between the families puts them at risk to lose it all. Will the eccentric, lovelorn duo beat the odds and find solid ground? “Outside Mullingar is touchingly sweet—just the thing for a happy cry.”—LA Times Contains adult themes and language.
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 4 & 8p
Capitol Steps $42 (B) | $45 (A) | $49 Gold Circle Back by popular demand! 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. They’re sure to have plenty of great new material…a guaranteed sell-out!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3p SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1p
Salt Creek Ballet presents
Carnival of the Animals $20 Student | $25 Senior | $30 Adult This event is not eligible for the MAC Pack Subscription discount. Salt Creek Ballet brings to life Camille Saint-Saëns’ grand zoological fantasy, Carnival of the Animals, in a witty and sophisticated, musical salute to the animal kingdom. Experience this entertaining series of vignettes danced by feathers, fur and fins of all shapes and sizes.
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
The best of London’s award-winning stars broadcast directly from the National Theatre stage to the MAC big screen! Tickets $24.
No Man’s Land By Harold Pinter Directed by Sean Mathias Starring Ian McKellan & Patrick Stewart
Thursday, Sept. 14, 7p Sunday, Sept. 17, 2p
Amadeus By Peter Schaffer Directed by Michael Longhurst Starring Lucian Msamati
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2p Thursday, Nov. 16, 7p
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead By Tom Stoppard Directed by David Leveaux Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Thursday, Dec. 14, 7p Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7p
Obsession Adapted from the film by Luchino Visconti Directed by Ivo van Hove Starring Jude Law
Thursday, Jan. 4, 7p Sunday, Jan. 7, 2p Thursday, Jan. 11, 7p
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 García Lorca
Sunday, Mar. 4, 2p Thursday, Mar. 8, 7p
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Exploration
Thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists and photographers.
NEW TO THE MAC
Fridays at 2 & 7:30p Tickets: $26 (2p) | $36 (7:30p)
October 20
February 9
April 6
Strangers in a Strange Land
Exploring Mars
Between River and Rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon
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, together, we peer through her lens into the secret lives of Saudi Arabian women, Geisha Societies, human trafficking and more.
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.
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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.
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SchoolStage Enhance your students’ classroom learning with SchoolStage, the MAC’s educational performance series for kids Pre-K through 12th grade. All tickets just $8, with one free ticket for every 20 purchased. Performances 60 minutes in length. Call 630.942.2220 today to make your reservation! This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
The 13th Story Treehouse Tuesday, Feb. 6, 9:45 & 11:30a Grades: 2nd-7th Bringing to life the book series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, Andy and Terry have the best treehouse ever: 13 stories, bowling alley, secret laboratory and self-making beds! With puppetry and animation, this play is seriously funny with magical moments of theatrical wizardry.
The American Revolution
COLLEGE THEATER
Friday, Nov. 17, 9:45 & 11:30a Grades: 4th – 8th History comes alive through imaginative theater featuring seven actors sharing 21 square feet of space recreating the American fight for independence from Lexington to Yorktown.
by William Shakespeare Wednesday, March 7, 10a, length 2 hours Grades: 9th – 12th One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, centers on a timeless story of love and devotion, war and betrayal.
Much Ado About Nothing
MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA
THEATREWORKS USA
Pete the Cat Friday, Dec. 1, 9:45 & 11:30a Grades: PreK – 2nd Pete is a groovy blue cat who helps second grader Jimmy Biddle learn friendship, creativity as they take an adventure to Paris in a VW Bus.
Guess How Much I Love You & I Love My Little Storybook Wednesday, March 21, 9:45 & 11:30a Grades: PreK – 2nd Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia celebrates the joy of reading using puppetry and two classic stories.
THE DIARY OF THEATREWORKS USA
Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Friday, Feb. 2, 9:45 & 11:30a Grades: PreK – 2nd Theatreworks USA’s newest musical revue of five great books: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman
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COLLEGE THEATER
The Diary of Anne Frank By Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Wednesday, April 11, 10a Grades: 9th – 12th As vital today as when it was first written, this play is a moving story about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic after the occupation of Holland for two years.
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Sweet Bean
India
Japan
March 7
March 14
Neruda
Sarah’s Key
Chile
France
Global Flicks Films shown on Wednesdays at 1:30 and 7:30p in the Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy these acclaimed international films followed by talkbacks guided by COD faculty. Films shown in original language with English subtitles.
COLLEGE DANCE
DANCE AUDITIONS
All auditions take place in PE Room 145 FALL
Choreography Auditions: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:30p Dancer Placement: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30p SPRING
Choreography Auditions: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:30p Dancer Placement: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:30p
The college’s Dance program presents a performance each semester showcasing the work of imaginative student choreographers, faculty and guest choreographers. Class work as well as individual pieces are presented. All performances are $5 student | $10 adult FALL DANCE FUSION
SPRING SHOWCASE
Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30p
Friday, April 20, 7:30p
For more information, contact Jon Sloven at slovenj@cod.edu.
CALL 630.942.4000 OR VISIT AtTheMAC.org
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COLLEGE MUSIC
COLLEGE MUSIC The Music Department at College of DuPage boasts a variety of music ensembles and offers private lessons in voice and on any instrument, or group lessons in voice and piano, as well as courses in digital recording and editing, music theory and history. Find a musical community and experience the joy of performing in one of the COD’s many ensembles. Musicians of all ages are welcome. Select ensembles require audition to join and/or for placement. To start making music with us, contact the director or for any general questions, call 630.942.2048.
Music Department Concerts All performances are held in the Belushi Performance Hall and have $6 admission tickets, unless otherwise noted.
Chamber Orchestra
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
Small Group Jazz Ensemble
Tom Tallman, Director Sunday, Oct. 29, 3p Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30p Sunday, March 11, 3p Friday, May 18, 8p NORMANDY
Tom Tallman, Director Tuesday, Dec. 5, 12p
Lee R. Kesselman, Director Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:30p Thursday, May 10, 7:30p
BANQUET HALL, ELMHURST
Friday, May 11, 7:30p
DuPage Chorale
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Student Ensemble Concert
Lee R. Kesselman, Director Sunday, Dec. 3, 7:30p Sunday, May 6, 7:30p
Guitar Ensemble
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:30p Thursday, March 15, 7:30p
Alison Gaines, Director Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30p Tuesday, May 8, 7:30p
Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
$14 STUDENT | $16 ADULT
DuPage Community Concert Band Terry Redford, Director Monday, Oct. 16, 7:30p Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30p Monday, Mar. 12, 7:30p Monday, May 7, 7:30p
FREE, PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Thursday, Dec. 7, 12p FREE, PLAYHOUSE THEATRE STUDENT JAZZ SHOWCASE
Faculty Recital Thursday, Mar. 8, 7:30p
Stephen Ramsdell, Director Thursday, Dec. 7, 2p Thursday, May 10, 2p FREE, PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Percussion Ensemble Ben Wahlund, Director Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30p Wednesday, May 9, 7:30p
Private and Group Lessons
MUSIC FRIDAYS @ NOON
Applied lessons are available in voice, piano, organ, guitar and most band and orchestral instruments for all skills and ages. For more information, contact Deb Zelman at 630.942.2391 or zelmand@cod.edu.
Curated by Music Department Chair Lee R. Kesselman, Music Fridays @ Noon is a series of free, one-hour programs featuring the College of DuPage faculty, students, alumni and guests. Visit atthemac.org for more information.
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COLLEGE THEATER College Theater Performances Performances are reserved seating in the Playhouse Theatre and general admission in the Studio Theatre. Performances Thursday-Saturday at 8p & Sunday at 3p unless otherwise noted. TICKETS $14 Student | $16 Adult, unless otherwise noted.
Pippin Book by Roger D. Hirson Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Directed by Connie Canaday Howard JULY 6–16 (no performance Friday, July 14) PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Thursday-Sunday at 7p Added performance: July 16, 2p
These Shining Lives By Melanie Marnich Directed by Michael Ryczek OCT. 5—22 STUDIO THEATRE
Captain Blood March 1 - 18
By Vidas Barzdukas Directed by Connie Canaday Howard
Studio Theatre $14 Student/Senior | $16 Adult
NOV. 9—19 PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Much Ado about Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Amelia Barrett MARCH 1—18 STUDIO THEATRE
The Diary of Anne Frank By Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett Adapted by Wendy Kesselman Directed by Connie Canaday Howard APRIL 5—15 PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Connie Canaday Howard Chair, Theater Department Amelia Barrett Theater Professor
FALL SEMESTER AUDITIONS
SPRING SEMESTER AUDITIONS
Thursday, Aug. 24, 7-10p Friday, Aug. 25, 1-4p CALLBACKS (if necessary) Saturday, Aug. 26, 12-3p
Thursday, Jan. 11, 7-10p Friday, Jan. 12, 1-4p CALLBACKS (if necessary) Saturday, Jan. 13, 12-3p
Offering an Associate in Arts degree, the College Theater department offers a variety of courses including Acting, Acting for the Camera, Audition, Combat, Dance Theater, Directing, Improvisation, Improvisation for Case Studies, Stagecraft, Stage Management, Stage Movement, Stage Make-up, Technical Production, Theater Appreciation and VoiceOver Acting. For more information, contact Connie Canaday Howard at canaday@cod.edu or 630.942.2137. CALL 630.942.4000 OR VISIT AtTheMAC.org
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CONTEMPORARY ART 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 through exhibitions and educational programming that cultivates a variety of perspectives. The Cleve Carney Art Gallery is named in honor of one of Glen Ellyn’s most revered philanthropists, the late Cleve Carney, a contemporary art collector and supporter of the arts.
Justin Witte, Director and Curator
2017-18 SEASON: AUG. 24 – SEPT. 29, 2017
Leslie Baum: Here Comes the Rainbow Opening Reception: Aug. 27, 1-3p
OCT. 12 – NOV. 18, 2017
Luftwerk: Color Code Opening Reception: Oct. 21, 6-8p
DEC. 2, 2017 – JAN. 20, 2018
Fine Art Faculty Exhibit Opening Reception: Dec. 2, 6-8p
FEB. 8 – APR. 7, 2018
Faheem Majeed
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE SERIES IN THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
GALLERY HOURS:
Sept. 20, 11-11:50a
Monday – Thursday, 11a–7p
Jenny Kendler
Saturday, 11a–3p
Oct. 18, 1-1:50p
Open one hour prior
Renata Graw Nov. 14, 11-11:50a
to Belushi Performance Hall events and during intermissions.
Opening Reception: Feb. 8, 6-8p
Alison Ruttan
APR. 19 – MAY 19, 2018
Feb. 13, 1-1:50p
Free admission. For
Juried Student Exhibit
Faheem Majeed
more information, visit
Opening Reception: April 19, 5-7p
Mar. 22, 11-11:50a
or call 630.942.2321.
JUNE 1 – JULY 28, 2018
CleveCarneyGallery.org
Marissa Lee Benedict
ONE: Juried Emerging Artist Exhibit
Apr. 18, 11-11:50a
/clevecarneyartgallery
Giovanni Aloi
@clevecarneygallery
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Save with a Group of 10 or More! We offer a variety of customized entertainment packages to help create a memorable and unique experience. Along with reduced ticket prices, we can help plan and execute additional private events around the performance you attend, such as pre- or post-show receptions, cocktail hours, full banquet catering, meetand-greets with the artists, backstage tours or lectures and Q&A sessions.
Let us help create a package for your group—call our friendly, professional and knowledgeable sales team today at 630.942.3026 or email Melissa at meisch-mercadom@cod.edu.
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Support the MAC’s mission while enjoying these benefits:
OF THE MAC
Friend $50 to $249 • Purchase single tickets before they go on sale to the general public • Advance notice of coming attractions • Tax-deduction • Invitation to special season preview reception • Annual recognition on digital wall
Performer $250 to $499 All of the above, plus: • Name recognition in MAC playbill
Ambassador $500 to $999 All of the above, plus: • One meet-and-greet with the artist of your choice (based on artist availability) • Annual recognition in lobby on donor wall and on COD Foundation donor wall
Director’s Circle $1,000 to $2,499 All of the above, plus: • Annual dinner with director
Encore Circle $2,500 and up All of the above, plus: • Invitation to a COD Foundation special event
Leadership Circle $5,000 and up All of the above, plus: • Performance sponsorship recognition (upon request) • Concierge service, private backstage tour for you and up to six of your friends, access to artist sound check (artist permission)
Your tax-deductible donation sustains our programs and helps to keep ticket prices affordable. Support the MAC. • Call the College of DuPage Office of Institutional Advancement at 630.942.2466 • Donate online at atthemac.org/support-the-mac • Pick up a donation envelope at the box office
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DONORS ENGAGE WITH ARTISTS You can help the arts prosper and enhance quality of life in DuPage! Choose one or more Funds to support the programs and cultural offerings that matter most to you. Make your gift today. • To help bring the highest quality artists to our community at affordable ticket prices, give to the MAC General Fund • To advance symphonic music and opera from our award-winning orchestra, give to New Philharmonic Fund • To keep contemporary art at the forefront in our Gallery and on our campus, support the Cleve Carney Endowed Art Fund • To nurture affordable arts experiences for more than 8,000 school children each year through our Schoolstage program, donate to MAC General Fund • To give the opportunity to see a live performance to an underprivileged child, make a gift to MAC-tastic Treat Seats – Tickets for Kids & Families Fund • To assure students and community an opportunity to interact with artists, expanding cultural knowledge and experiences for all, give to the Belushi Artist-in-Residence Fund • To provide local artists and students a place to express their talents, donate to the MAC General Fund or to the Fund of your choice
VOLUNTEER AT THE MAC MAC volunteers make a difference, and you can too! As a MAC volunteer, you may be involved with front of house services, ushering, coat check clerking, merchandise sales, specialty booths/sales and more. Join our family as a volunteer today. Call Patron Services at 630.942.3072.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT MAC DINING PARTNERS This season, the MAC is thrilled to be partnering with neighborhood restaurants in the Glen Ellyn area. For all your pre-show meals and post-show bites, the following restaurants will provide MAC patrons with exclusive discounts and special offers. All ticket orders to the MAC include coupons for our dining partners, and a few lucky patrons might win gift certificates to these community staples!
The MAC is located on the College of DuPage campus, just west of Park Boulevard in Glen Ellyn. Take 355, exit Roosevelt Rd./Rt. 38 West. Drive 1.2 miles, turn left on Park Blvd, and turn right on Fawell Blvd. Drive .5 miles and the MAC will be on you left.
FREE PARKING McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
ACCESSIBILITY The MAC strives to make its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons. Accessible accommodations include seating, parking, assistive listening devices, elevators, entrances, restrooms and more. For more information, please call the Box Office at 630.942.4000.
CONTACT US Director, Diana Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . martinezd59@cod.edu Marketing & Fundraising, Roland Raffel . . . . . . . . . . . . raffel@cod.edu Education & Outreach, Janey Sarther . . . . . . . . . . . . . sarther@cod.edu Box Office Manager, Julie Elges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . elgesj@cod.edu Production & Rentals Manager, Joe Hopper . . . . . . . . hopper@cod.edu Patron Service, Tom Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . murrayt166@cod.edu Development & Sponsorship, Janie Oldfield . . . . . . . . jane.oldfield@codfound.org Group Sales and Rental Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . meisch-mercadom@cod.edu
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McAninch Arts Center Box Office 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
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Gold Circle Sit right in front of the stage! Section A First 13 rows, balcony first 3 rows & box Section B Main floor last 2 rows, balcony last 2 rows Youth under 18 * discounts cannot be applied WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY GOLD SECTION A SECTION B VIP DATE
ADULT
YOUTH
+$30
9/23
TIME
7:30p
PERFORMANCE
New Phil - MAHLER 5
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
ADULT
YOUTH
___$49
___$10
N.A.
9/24
3p
New Phil - MAHLER 5
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
9/30
6p
Season Kick-off Celebration
9/30
7:30p
10/3
7p
10/13
___$20
TOTAL
N.A.
Tuesdays with Morrie
___$75 ___$65 ___$63
___$60
___$58
N.A.
Journalist Mike Rezendes
___$39 ___$39 ___$37
___$39
___$37
N.A.
7:30p
The Hit Men
___$59 ___$54 ___$52
___$49
___$47 ___$30
10/14
7:30p
LIV ON: Olivia Newton John
___$75 ___$64 ___$62
___$54
___$52 ___$30
10/15
2p
Martial Artists of China
N.A.
___$59 ___$49
___$59
___$49
N.A.
10/15
6p
Martial Artists of China
N.A.
___$59 ___$49
___$59
___$49
N.A.
10/15
3p
Unveiled: A One Woman Play
___$45 ___$35 ___$33
Playhouse Theatre
10/15
7p
Unveiled: A One Woman Play
___$45 ___$35 ___$33
Playhouse Theatre
10/21
3p
New Phil - Best of Broadway
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
10/21
7:30p
New Phil - Best of Broadway
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
10/22
3p
New Phil - Best of Broadway
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
11/5
6p
Take Me to the River
___$65 ___$55 ___$53
___$47
___$45
N.A.
11/9
7p
Lidia Bastianich
___$75 ___$44 ___$42
___$39
___$37
N.A.
Gold Circle includes signed copy of Lidia’s book. Modified seating details on page 6.
11/10
7:30p
Lonestar
___$85 ___$79 ___$77
___$75
___$73 ___$30
11/17
7:30p
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
___$46 ___$38 ___$36
___$34
___$32 ___$30
11/26
4p
Savion Glover: All Funked Up
___$79 ___$69 ___$67
___$59
___$57
N.A.
12/1
7p
Pete the Cat
___$20 ___$20 ___$14
___$20
___$14
N.A.
12/2
7:30p
Almost Elton Christmas
___$59 ___$54 ___$52
___$49
___$47 ___$30
12/9
6p
Second City NUT-CRACKING
___$46 ___$36 ___$34
___$32
___$30 ___$30
12/9
9p
Second City NUT-CRACKING
___$46 ___$36 ___$34
___$32
___$30 ___$30
12/10
4p
Million Dollar Christmas
___$65 ___$55 ___$53
___$45
___$43 ___$30
12/16
2p
Von Heidecke: Nutcracker
___$44
___$34
12/16
7p
Von Heidecke: Nutcracker
N.A.
___$44 ___$34
___$44
___$34
N.A.
12/17
1p
Von Heidecke: Nutcracker
N.A.
___$44 ___$34
___$44
___$34
N.A.
12/17
5p
Von Heidecke: Nutcracker
N.A.
___$44 ___$34
___$44
___$34
N.A.
12/31
2p
New Phil - New Year’s Eve
N.A.
___$65 ___$63
___$65
___$63
N.A.
5:30p New Phil - New Year’s Eve
N.A.
___$65 ___$63
___$65
___$63
N.A.
12/31
N.A.
___$44 ___$34
N.A.
12/31
9p
New Phil - New Year’s Eve
N.A.
___$65 ___$63
___$65
___$63
N.A.
1/14
2p
Moscow Festival Ballet
N.A.
___$59 ___$49
___$59
___$49
N.A.
1/14
6p
Moscow Festival Ballet
N.A.
___$59 ___$49
___$59
___$49
N.A.
1/20
7:30p
Chris Botti
___$125 ___$85 ___$83
___$75
___$73 ___$30
1/27
7:30p
New Phil - La Traviata
N.A.
___$55 ___$10
___$55
___$10
N.A.
1/28
3p
New Phil - La Traviata
N.A.
___$55 ___$10
___$55
___$10
N.A.
2/2
7p
Dragons Love Tacos
___$20 ___$20 ___$14
___$20
___$14
N.A.
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TOURING PERFORMANCES
continued
Gold Circle Sit right in front of the stage! Section A First 13 rows, balcony first 3 rows & box Section B Main floor last 2 rows, balcony last 2 rows Youth under 18 * discounts cannot be applied WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY GOLD SECTION A SECTION B VIP DATE
TIME
2/10
7:30p
2/10
PERFORMANCE
ADULT
YOUTH
ADULT
YOUTH
+$30
___$48
___$46
N.A.
Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies
___$53 ___$48 ___$46
6p
Pre-show Mardi Gras Party
___$35
2/11
2p
Steppin’ Out Irish Step Dance
___$59 ___$52 ___$50
___$48
___$46
2/17
6p
Best of Second City
___$46 ___$36 ___$34
___$32
___$30 ___$30
2/17
9p
Best of Second City
___$46 ___$36 ___$34
___$32
___$30 ___$30
TOTAL
N.A. N.A.
2/18
3p
¡Cubanismo!
___$52 ___$48 ___$46
___$44
___$42
N.A.
3/3
7:30p
Mummenschanz
___$52 ___$48 ___$46
___$44
___$42
N.A.
3/10
7:30p
In the Mood
___$46 ___$39 ___$37
___$36
___$34
N.A.
4/7
7p
New Phil - Beethoven
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
4/8
3p
New Phil - Beethoven
N.A.
___$49 ___$10
___$49
___$10
N.A.
4/14
7:30p
Rosanne Cash
___$60 ___$55 ___$53
___$50
___$48 ___$30
4/21
11a
Curious George
___$20 ___$20 ___$14
___$20
___$14
N.A.
4/21
1p
Curious George
___$20 ___$20 ___$14
___$20
___$14
N.A. N.A.
5/12
4p
Capitol Steps
___$49 ___$45 ___$43
___$42
___$40
5/12
8p
Capitol Steps
___$49 ___$45 ___$43
___$42
___$40 ___$30
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY PERFORMANCE
DATE
TIME
No Man’s Land
9/14
7p
Amadeus
___$24
and
DATE
TIME
9/17
2p
TOTAL
___$24
_______
11/12
2p
___$24
and
11/16
7p
___$24
_______
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern 12/14
7p
___$24
and
12/19
7p
___$24
_______
Obsession
1/4
7p
___$24
and
1/7
2p
___$24
_______
Obsession
1/11
7p
___$24
Peter Pan
2/4
2p
___$24
and
2/8
7p
___$24
_______
Yerma
3/4
2p
___$24
and
3/8
7p
___$24
_______
_______
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY PERFORMANCE
DATE
TIME
Strangers in a Strange Land
10/20
2p
___$26
and
TIME
7:30p
___$36
TOTAL
_______
Exploring Mars
2/9
2p
___$26
and
7:30p
___$36
_______
Between River and Rim
4/6
2p
___$26
and
7:30p
___$36
_______
BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE Thursday-Saturday, 8p and Sunday, 3p. Late start Sept. 16, 8:30p. WRITE DATES AND NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH CATEGORY PERFORMANCE
The 39 Steps
_____________________________
DATE
ADULT
___$37 ___$35 _______
2/1 — 3/4
Time Stands Still
_____________________________
___$37 ___$35 _______
5/3 — 6/3
Outside Mullingar
_____________________________
___$37 ___$35 _______
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TOTAL
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DATE
9/7 — 10/8
TOURING PERFORMANCE SUBTOTAL 3–4 SHOWS 10% DISCOUNT
TICKET TOTAL $ _______
5–7 SHOWS 15% DISCOUNT
SUBTRACT MAC PACK DISCOUNT $ _______
8+ SHOWS 20% DISCOUNT
ADD $2.00 PER TICKET FEE ____ x $2 $ _______ VIP TOTAL $ _______ SUBTOTAL $ _______
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES
Not eligible for MAC PACK discounts.
Student Discount Youth under 18 and college students with I.D.
WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY
DATE
TIME
12/15
8p
Gavin Coyle
PERFORMANCE
___$35
ADULT
___$35
SENIOR
STUDENT
___$35
5/19
3p
Salt Creek Ballet
___$30
___$25
___$20
5/20
1p
Salt Creek Ballet
___$30
___$25
___$20
TOTAL
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE SUBTOTAL TICKET TOTAL $ _______ SUBTOTAL $ _______
COLLEGE PERFORMANCES Student Discount Youth under 18 and college students with I.D.
College Music
Not eligible for MAC PACK discounts.
WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY
DATE
TIME
PERFORMANCE
ADULT
STUDENT
10/12
7:30p Student Ensemble Concert
___$6
___$6
10/16
7:30p DuPage Community Band
___$6
___$6
DuPage Community Jazz
___$6
___$6
11/30
7:30p DuPage Community Jazz
___$6
___$6
12/3
7:30p DuPage Chorale
___$16
___$6
12/4
7:30p DuPage Community Band
___$6
___$6
12/5
7:30p Chamber Orchestra
___$6
___$6
12/6
7:30p Percussion Ensemble
___$6
___$6
12/7
7:30p Chamber Sing/Concert Choir
___$6
___$6
3/8
7:30p Faculty Recital
10/29
3p
___$6
___$6
DuPage Community Jazz
___$6
___$6
3/12
7:30p DuPage Community Band
___$6
___$6
3/15
7:30p Student Ensemble Concert
___$6
___$6
5/7
7:30p DuPage Community Band
___$6
___$6
5/6
7:30p DuPage Chorale
___$16
___$6
5/8
7:30p Chamber Orchestra
___$6
___$6
5/9
7:30p Percussion Ensemble
___$6
___$6
3/11
3p
5/10
7:30p Chamber Sing/Concert Choir
___$6
___$6
5/11
7:30p Student Jazz Showcase
___$6
___$6
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COLLEGE & COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES
Not eligible for MAC PACK discounts.
Student Discount Youth under 18 and college students with I.D. WRITE NUMBER OF TICKETS IN EACH PRICE CATEGORY DATE
College Theater CIRCLE DATE
Thursday-Saturday, 8p and Sunday, 3p
PERFORMANCE
DATE
Pippin (no show 7/14)
_______________ ___$16
___$14
10/5 — 10/22 These Shining Lives
_______________ ___$16
___$14
11/9 — 11/19
Captain Blood
_______________ ___$16
___$14
3/1 — 3/18
Much Ado about Nothing _______________ ___$16
___$14
4/5 — 4/15
The Diary of Anne Frank _______________ ___$16
___$14
7/6 — 7/16
DATE
College Dance
TIME
ADULT
PERFORMANCE
ADULT
STUDENT
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11/3
7:30p Fall Dance Fusion
___$10
___$5
4/20
7:30p Spring Showcase
___$10
___$5
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2017
outdoor summer series
Join us for our 4th annual Lakeside Summer Series for free outdoor entertainment all season long! This beautifully designed area includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and gorgeous lake. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy the variety of performances we have scheduled for you. Sorry, no outside alcoholic beverages permitted. For complete menu details, visit AtTheMAC.org/Lakeside.
JUL American
JUL
JUL Presley, Perkins,
21 Lewis & Cash
JUL
JUL
13 JUL
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JUL Guy King 27 Little Big Band
14 English
06 12
Handicap accessible parking is available in front of the MAC and to the lot directly west of the MAC. Additional parking is available north of the football field, accessed by College Rd. Picnicking encouraged. Outside alcohol, coolers, kegs, umbrellas, tents and skateboards are not permitted onto the property. Reserving spots or holding space is not allowed.
Wednesday screening
JUL New
28 Philharmonic AUG Nikki Torres:
04 Rhythm
Machine Band
AUG The Magic
11 of Motown
A tribute to Ray Charles and BB King
AUG The New 03 Lionel Hampton Big Band with Jason Marsalis
AUG Orbert Davis 10 Sextet
with Pharez Whitted and Victor Garcia, trumpets Featuring a “Centennial Salute to Dizzy Gillespie�
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