40th Anniversary Festival at McAninch Arts Center - Lakeside Pavilion
Dates: 8/23/2026
📍 Theatre: McAninch Arts Center - Lakeside Pavilion
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The MAC's 40th anniversary celebration kicks off with a free outdoor festival at the Lakeside Pavilion. The family-friendly afternoon is headlined by 80s cover band Sixteen Candles and features art activities, excerpts from College Theater's production of Footloose, 80s dance lessons, and food vendors.
Cast and Creative Team for 40th Anniversary Festival at McAninch Arts Center - Lakeside Pavilion
Cast
Ana Belaval
Ensemble
Jim Belushi
Ensemble
Leon Etienne
Ensemble
Colin Mochrie
Ensemble
Brad Sherwood
Ensemble
Ballet Hispánico New York
Ensemble
NoGravity Theatre
Ensemble
MOMIX
Ensemble
The King’s Singers
Ensemble
Sixteen Candles
Ensemble
Elton Rohn
Ensemble
The Second City
Ensemble
Salt Creek Ballet
Ensemble
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
Ensemble
New Philharmonic
Ensemble
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
Ensemble
Creative Team
Diana Martinez
Director
News About 40th Anniversary Festival at McAninch Arts Center - Lakeside Pavilion
The McAninch Arts Center Unveils 40th Anniversary Season; Single Tickets On Sale This Week
July 08, 2026 The MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic announced that single show tickets for their upcoming 26-27 seasons are now on sale, giving audiences the chance to purchase seats for individual performances.
MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic to Launch Single Show Ticket Sales for 2026-27 Seasons
July 02, 2026 Single show tickets for the McAninch Arts Center, Bolingbrook Theatre Ensemble, and New Philharmonic's upcoming seasons go on sale, giving audiences access to individual performances across all three organizations.
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispanico & More
May 28, 2026 The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
MAC to Feature Lakeside Pavilion Concerts in Summer 2026 Lineup
March 06, 2026 The MAC has announced its Summer 2026 programming, which will include the popular Lakeside Pavilion Concerts. The series promises a lineup of diverse performances set against the scenic backdrop of the lakeside.About the Theatre
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