McAninch Arts Center

Upcoming Events

The Best of The Second City
Comedy, Improv
Feb 15, 2025
In the world-famous comedy company’s latest show features sketch comedy, songs, and improvisation from the Second City’s comedy vaults.
Rhythm of the Dance
Children’s/Family, Dance, Music
Mar 08, 2025
Rhythm of the Dance returns to the MAC with World and Irish champion dancers, and the finest Traditional musicians. Through this dance and music extravaganza, the performers take you on an exhilarating and energy-packed journey through the ages.
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
Dance, Music, Musical
Mar 15, 2025
Garth Field stars in this ultimate tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, with a riveting performance spanning his entire catalogue including “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “ABC,” “PYT” and many more. Please note: This is a tribute show and is not associated with the Estate of Michael Jackson.
John Waters: A Live Director’s Screening & Commentary of “Hairspray”
Mar 16, 2025
Waters will present his 1988 cult-classic “Hairspray” and provide commentary during the screening, sharing memories of making the film in Baltimore and the true events that inspired it. Event includes a Q&A.
New Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4/Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
Runs Apr 12Apr 13, 2025
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor is considered one of the most beloved symphonies of all time. Butterfly Lovers Concerto is an orchestral adaptation of a Chinese legend. Featured violinist for this work will be award-winning violinist Yang Liu
The Doo Wop Project
Dance, Music, Musical
Apr 19, 2025
Starring five charismatic leading men from Broadway hits “Jersey Boys,” “Motown: The Musical,” “Beautiful” and “A Bronx Tale,” this exciting new show features fresh renditions of classic Doo Wop hits as well as “doowopified” versions of contemporary songs.
Black Violin
Classic, Music
Apr 27, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music of  two-time Grammy nominated duo, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, as they invoke mystifying musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats.
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
630-942-4000
Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois , the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage is a state-of-the-art facility, housing three performance spaces, an art gallery and classrooms for the college’s academic programming. This unique facility has presented theater, music, dance and visual arts to more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 1986 and last year welcomed more than 99,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to over 230 national touring shows, as well as college theatre music and dance performances. The Center is home to the New Philharmonic Orchestra.