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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...

Unnecessary-Farce-MAC-Play

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,...