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McAninch Arts Center
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Categories: Performing Arts, Jazz & Blues, Local Flavor, Museums, Music Venues [Edit]
425 Fawell BlvdCollege of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-4000
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
5 reviews for McAninch Arts Center
I admit it - I'm biased on this one. I work with the MAC. Take it or leave it.
That being said, I think the MAC is one of the best arts centers in Chicagoland. Their slogan is "all the arts under one roof" and they mean it. There really is something for everyone here... theater, music, dance, comedy, opera, visual art... their schedule is always packed with top-caliber performances.
In addition to presenting touring groups, the MAC also houses five very talented professional resident companies: New Philharmonic Orchestra, DuPage Opera Theatre, Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and New Classic Singers.
The theater spaces (there's three) are all great - nice sightlines, good sound - and the staff is always warm and inviting.
If you live in the western suburbs, there's no excuse - you need to check out the MAC. And even if you don't live in the 'burbs - you should at least sign up for their newsletter or brochure. They host a lot of artists that you won't find anywhere else and the performances are always worth the trip. (Trust me, I even brave the Eisenhower during rush hour for their shows... if that isn't worth it, I don't know what it is!)
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This is worth the trip out to the burbs for me. It's a great venue - never a bad seat, and such a range of performances.
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The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage (MAC) is a state-of-the-art facility bringing professional theater, music, dance, comedy, opera and visual art to the residents of Northern Illinois. Housing three distinctive performance spaces and an art gallery, the facility's unique design allows patrons to experience all the arts under one roof.
The MAC is awesome! As a former COD student, I spent a decent amount of time in this building. They have great performances all throughout the year, and they display student artwork around as well. If you want to see some great, inexpensive performance art/concerts, come to the MAC!
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The largest theater is 793 seats, just 16 rows, and perfect for plays and the concerts they put on. There's a smaller theater with about 200 seats. We saw Spalding Gray read around 1998, and later saw Richard Thompson perform. The sound is good. It's so easy to get there and park the car. Check the schedule, there's something for everyone.
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Saw Jim Peterick (Ides of March & survivor) and the world stage. This is the kind of venue that you would want to go see live music. One of the best music nights for me in many years due to the place and the quality of the entertainment.
