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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac


by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists....

Voctave Returns to the MAC With IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS Tour


by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2025

The popular a cappella group Voctave will return to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) as part of their “It Feels Like Christmas” tour next month. Learn more here!...

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Returns To The Mcaninch Arts Center in November


by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2025

Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, at 7 p.m. ...

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Returns To The McAninch Arts Center In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025

Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m....

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Returns To The McAninch Arts Center In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025

Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m....

GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Opens Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Season


by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard....

Rem-Andrea Beaty's Books Come To Life In TWUSA's Musical ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2025

The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here. ...

ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24


by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through ...

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Comes to The MAC


by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2025

After selling out the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 performance of “One Night of Queen,” performed by Gary Mullen & The Works in record time, the McAninch Arts Center has added a second show at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29....

CAPITOL FOOLS to Return to McAninch Arts Center for Two Performances This October


by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2025

The Capitol Fools will return to the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn for two performances on October 12, 2025. The satirical troupe, made up of Capitol Steps alumni, will deliver fast-paced political parodies at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.....

Past Shows


The Capitol Fools return to the McAninch Arts Center with their musical political satire on October 12, featuring performances that humorously critique American politics through ...


One Night of Queen brings audiences a thrilling tribute to the legendary rock band, featuring Gary Mullen and his band, The Works. Scheduled for March ...

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