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Magic Show - Wheaton

Magic Show

Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL

March 1 | 6:00 pm | Community Center Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show by Gary Kantor. The show is packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks that will have everyone rolling on the floor with laughter. The show is appropriate for all ages, even adults! Please note: Everyone attending must purchase a ticket. Tickets: $10 at the Community Center | $10 Purchase Online Learn More Information >

Charlottes Web-Play at the MAC-COD

Charlotte’s Web

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Friday, Apr. 26 | 9:45 am & 11:30 am A creative spin on a classic tale! This reimagined production from Off-Broadway Alliance Award Winning TheaterWorksUSA, features bluegrass music and a clever set design, telling the treasured story of selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Join Charlotte, Wilbur, and their farm animal friends in this terrific tale of bravery and hopefulness. School Stage daytime performances does not apply to subscriber discounts. Reservations: Tickets are $10 per person. Call the box office at (630)942-4000 For a group size over 20 guests, call (630) 942-2220 or email grouptix@cod.edu  One FREE ticket for every...

Christmas-Carol

A Christmas Carol

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

By Charles Dickens Adapted by William J. Norris Directed by Amelia Barrett Grades: K–12th Join us for Ebenezer Scrooge’s chance to redeem himself and his future, with the help of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A timeless story of everyone’s ability to change and to forgive with an appeal for all ages. Produced by the College of DuPage Theater Department featuring COD students. Runtime: 70 minutes School Stage daytime performances do not apply to subscriber discounts. Reservations: Individuals, Home School groups of any size are welcomed. Tickets: $10 per person Call (630) 942-2220 or Email grouptix@cod.edu One FREE ticket for every...

Concert opera the Mac

The Elixir of Love Concert Opera

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Saturday, Jan. 25 | 7:30pm Sunday, Jan. 26 | 3pm Belushi Performance Hall
$65 Senior | $67 Adult Concert Opera A romantic comedy opera by Donizetti about a young villager who seeks a love potion from a traveling quack doctor to win the heart of the town’s wealthy owner. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Elixir is opera’s most heartwarming comedy, filled with delectable music that brings nonstop smiles. Adina – Alisa Jordheim Nemorino – James Judd Giannetta – AddieRose Brown Dulcamara – David Govertsen Sergeant Belcore – Jonathan Wilson Read More >

Native Gardens - Play, Comedy

Native Gardens Play at The MAC

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

A comedy about neighbors crossing boundaries and mending fences. Jan 30–Mar 2 | Thur–Sat 7:30p; Sun 3:00 pm Playhouse Theatre $44 Adult | $42 Senior By Karen Zacarias; Directed by Steve Scott Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and his very pregnant wife, doctoral candidate Tania, have purchased their first home, which is next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. Soon a disagreement over a long-standing fence line derails Pablo and Tania’s plans for the American Dream with an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose in this...

Wheaton’s Movies Under the Stars

Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL

The Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Public Library present: “Movies Under the Stars”. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza for these FREE family-friendly movie showings! Upcoming Showings: Moana | Friday, June 13, 8:00 PM Inside Out 2 | Friday, July 18, 8:00 PM Wicked | Friday, August 8, 8:00 PM Read More > 

Shakespeare in the Park-The Winter's Tale

Shakespeare in the Park: “The Winter’s Tale”

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Memorial Park | Free Event Park Opens: 5:30 PM | Puppet Show: 6:45 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM Experience another of the world's greatest playwright's works at Memorial Park Bandshell. "The Winter's Tale" combines elements of tragedy and comedy. The play tells the story of King Leontes' unreasonable jealousy and false accusation of his wife, Hermione. This results in a series of unfortunate events, but perhaps redemption will be achieved in the end. Enjoy the whole tale, and the last few days of summer, in Memorial Park! Shakespeare in the Park is a high-quality annual theater event presented free of...

Jack Frost at The MAC, COD

The Second City: Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

The MAC, Belushi Performance Hall | Saturday, Dec 6 | 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM Skip the same old holiday routines and experience a comedy revue like no other. Join us as we roast everything from classic holiday movies to festive family gatherings in this fast-paced, interactive show. Expect seasonal songs, sharp sketches, and a healthy dose of improv, all wrapped up in a hilariously irreverent package. It’s rated R, so leave the kids at home. This show contains adult content. The MAC Giving Tree is accepting Food Donations for COD Fuel Pantry and People’s Resource Center. Please consider bringing...

Nutcracker

Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker at The MAC

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Friday, Dec. 19, 7:00 PM | Saturday, Dec. 20, 1:00 & 5:00 PM | Sunday, Dec. 21, 1:00 & 5:00 PM Belushi Performance Hall | $47 Adult | $37 Youth Buy Tickets More Information Tickets are going fast! The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform a holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic—a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set with a live orchestra, amazing magical effects, and scenery. A lavish sell-out year after year, get your tickets early! The MAC Giving Tree...

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Unnecessary Farce | At the MAC

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Crime doesn’t pay, but it sure is funny Jan 29–Mar 1 | Playhouse Theatre Thur–Sat 7:30 PM | Sun 3:00 PM $43 Senior* | $45 Adult* By Paul Slade Smith Directed by Kurt Naebig Pre-show Discussion: Jan 29 at 6:45 PM–7:15 PM, MAC Room 117 (Fishbowl) Post-show Discussion: Feb 6 Laugh out loud funny from start to finish! A pair of inept police officers set up a sting operation to trap an embezzling mayor meeting his female accountant…in a pair of matching hotel rooms, what could go wrong? Confusion fills the stage with doors slamming, clothes flying, and bagpipes bleating,...