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McAninch Arts Center

425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

McAninch Arts Center is a theatre in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Upcoming Shows

Louisa Mae Alcott's Little Women

Nov 12 – Dec 13, 2026

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.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Nov 20 – Nov 29, 2026

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

Dec 5

The Second City performs as part of the MAC's holiday programming in the 2026-2027 season.

Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker

Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026

Salt Creek Ballet presents their production of The Nutcracker as part of the MAC's holiday programming, running December 18-20.

Treasure Island Reimagined

Jan 24, 2027

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!

Jan 30, 2027

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

Apr 11, 2027

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...

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Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · October 23, 2026

The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

by Angela Lin · October 22, 2026

Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

by Lauren Sheely · October 20, 2026

Saturday night brought the long-awaited return of Dance Theatre of Harlem to The Auditorium for a celebratory evening of dance that showcased the range and versatility of this 57-year old company, which had not been seen in Chicago since 2016.…

Review: Backyard Theatre's RED BIKE at Berger Park Coach House

Review: Backyard Theatre's RED BIKE at Berger Park Coach House

by Angela Lin · October 19, 2026

Backyard Theatre Company’s production of Red Bike is an enchanting, imaginative story from a kid’s perspective about growing up and seeing the town you’ve grown up in change, and the formative stuff and thoughts that shape who we are as a result. …

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's A DARK WOOD at Greenhouse Theater Center

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's A DARK WOOD at Greenhouse Theater Center

by Angela Lin · October 18, 2026

Whether you leave the theater with intensified despair or renewed hope is up to you — and that’s what makes this terrifying and achingly sad story, with just the right dose of humor, hope, and humanity, a brilliant piece of art. …

Review: PREMONITIONS INC. at Kermess

Review: PREMONITIONS INC. at Kermess

by Rachel Weinberg · October 16, 2026

Premonitions Inc. is an oddball new cabaret and acrobatics show in the Spiegeltent of the Loop’s Cambria Hotel.…

Review: A STRANGE LOOP at Raven Theatre

Review: A STRANGE LOOP at Raven Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · October 15, 2026

Michael R. Jackson’s wildly inventive and unique 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop now makes its Chicago premiere. A Strange Loop is a “big Black and queer-ass American Broadway show,” in the main character Usher’s words, about the lead trying to write a musical called A Str…

Past Shows

CARMEN.maquia - Ballet Hispánico New York

Oct 10

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.

Musica Italiana Dolce

Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2026

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

Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2026

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.

Ana Belaval

Sep 19

WGN's own Ana Belaval performs an evening of stand-up comedy as part of the MAC's 2026-2027 Performance Series.

Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts Band

Sep 12

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.

Building American Pop

Building American Pop

Apr 26

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

Oct 12

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

Mar 29

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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