Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts Band
COD alum Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts Band perform a concert of blues, rock and soul music. This performance opens the MAC's 2026-2027 Performance Series season.
McAninch Arts Center
425 Fawell BoulevardGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
Upcoming Shows
Ana Belaval
WGN's own Ana Belaval performs an evening of stand-up comedy as part of the MAC's 2026-2027 Performance Series.
Musica Italiana Dolce
New Philharmonic, the professional symphony orchestra in residence at the MAC, kicks off its 50th season with Musica Italiana Dolce. The orchestra performs on September 26 and 27 as part of their milestone anniversary season.
New Philharmonic: Musica Italiana Dolce
New Philharmonic, the professional symphony orchestra in residence at the MAC, kicks off its 50th season with Musica Italiana Dolce. The orchestra performs on September 26 and 27 as part of their milestone anniversary season.
McAninch Arts Center 2026-2027 Season
Elton Rohn performs as part of the MAC's 2026-2027 Performance Series fall programming.
CARMEN.maquia - Ballet Hispánico New York
Ballet Hispánico New York brings CARMEN.maquia to the MAC as part of the 2026-2027 Performance Series. The company is recognized for breathtaking visual artistry in dance.
The Barricade Boys: Broadway at the Movies
The Barricade Boys perform Broadway at the Movies as part of the MAC's 2026-2027 Performance Series fall programming.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
The College of DuPage Theater presents a production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as part of the MAC's holiday programming.
The Second City
The Second City performs as part of the MAC's holiday programming in the 2026-2027 season.
Uptown: A Very Soulful Christmas
Uptown performs A Very Soulful Christmas as a new addition to the MAC's holiday programming in the 2026-2027 season.
Louisa Mae Alcott's Little Women
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, the professional Equity theater in residence at the MAC, kicks off their 40th season with Louisa Mae Alcott's Little Women, adapted by Lauren Gunderson. This production marks the company's milestone anniversary season.
Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker
Salt Creek Ballet presents their production of The Nutcracker as part of the MAC's holiday programming, running December 18-20.
Treasure Island Reimagined
Treasure Island Reimagined is a live-action graphic novel combined with a radio show, making its debut performance at the MAC as part of the 2026-2027 Performance Series winter programming.
Magic Rocks!
Magic Rocks! stars America's Got Talent illusionist Leon Etienne in a debut performance at the MAC as part of the 2026-2027 Performance Series winter programming.
NoGravity Theatre: Divine Comedy
NoGravity Theatre, a ground-breaking Italian performance arts company known for breathtaking visual artistry and dance illusion, presents Divine Comedy at the MAC. The company is making its debut performance at the MAC as part of the 2026-2027 Performance Series spring...
Review: VAPE! A GREASE MUSICAL PARODY at The Apollo Theater
The Grease Parody musical shows love and respect to its imitation the best way it knows how — with creative commentary, meta music, and joyous jokes that are sure to make you chuckle, laugh, or anything in between.…
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?…
Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions
It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…
Review: ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…
Review: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
Review: Music Theater Works' WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
Past Shows
Building American Pop
Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with narrator Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. Format : Full-length concert...
Capitol Fools
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 song parodies. Audiences can expect new material and familiar characters, as the group takes a...
One Night of Queen
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 29, 2025, this performance highlights Queen's greatest hits, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," and...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Rock Of Ages CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (9/16-11/07) |
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The Tortoise and the Hare Beverly Arts Center (10/09-11/24) |
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They Broke Up Avalanche Theatre (11/06-11/22) |