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We invite you to connect with the arts at the MAC! Adjacent to the Mainstage lobby is the Gahlberg Gallery, a 90-by-25 foot space for visual art exhibition.
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Since its opening in October 1986, the MAC has left lasting memories with more than 1.5 million audience members. The MAC houses three theaters: the 793-seat Mainstage, where no seat is more than 16 rows, or 75 feet, from the stage; Theatre 2, a 195-seat hall featuring a "soft thrust" stage; and the Studio Theatre, a versatile, black-box performance space.

10/16/2026

🎻 A special message from guest violinist David Taylor! Hear from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's longtime assistant concertmaster as he invites you to A Tribute to Scotland with Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic on Saturday, Oct 24 at 7:30p and Sunday, Oct 25 at 3p.

Experience a musical journey through Scotland without leaving your seat. Get your tickets now at atthemac.org/events/mendelssohn-bruch-maxwell-davis-a-tribute-to-scotland/

10/15/2026

It's the last weekend to see Walking With Giants, presented by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art! This free, outdoor exhibition features 10 larger-than-life painted silhouette sculptures honoring American icons in art, music, theater, and dance, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dolly Parton, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Stroll the walkable route around the MAC and see how many giants you can spot before the exhibition closes on Sunday, Oct 18.

Bring your family and friends for one final visit. Learn more at theccma.org/walking-with-giants

10/13/2026

🎄 Calling all young performers! The College of DuPage Theater Department is holding youth auditions for A Christmas Carol on Saturday, Oct 17 at 10a in MAC Room 188. This is your chance to be part of a holiday tradition and bring Charles Dickens' timeless story to the stage. ✨

Know a young performer who would love this opportunity? Find audition details at: atthemac.org/auditions/

10/09/2026

This Saturday! Ballet Hispánico New York brings CARMEN.maquia to the MAC on Oct 10 at 7:30p. Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's electrifying reimagining of the timeless Carmen story unfolds in a striking, Picasso-inspired black and white world, blending contemporary dance with fiery Spanish passion. The Chicago Sun-Times called it "emotionally fierce, intensely sensual, brilliantly danced and stunningly designed."

Don't miss your chance to experience it live. Get your tickets now at atthemac.org/events/ballet-hispanico-new-york-carmen-maquia/

10/08/2026

🎭 Break a leg, College of DuPage Theater! Tonight is opening night of Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and we can't wait to watch this talented cast and crew take the stage.

Sparks and wit fly when two great egos share a night of drinks! Steve Martin's comedy brings together Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein before either achieved fame, set in a 1904 Paris cafe where they debate art, science, and genius alongside a colorful cast of locals and eccentrics. Even geniuses need a night out in this clever, fast-paced comedy, running Oct 8 - 18 in the Playhouse Theatre.

Get your tickets now at atthemac.org/events/picasso-at-the-lapin-agile/

10/07/2026

Join us for New Philharmonic's next concert, A Tribute to Scotland, on Oct 24 & 25. Featuring guest artist David Taylor from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on "The Scottish Fantasy" by Max Bruch, this concert is Scotland as you've never heard it before!

“I’m thrilled to have David back especially for New Philharmonic’s landmark 50th year,” said Maestro Kirk Muspratt. “He is a favorite of MAC audiences who has been involved with New Philharmonic for decades and has been showcased in three programs during my tenure alone.”

🎻 Get tickets today: atthemac.org/events/mendelssohn-bruch-maxwell-davis-a-tribute-to-scotland/

10/04/2026

🎥 A special message from Francesca Levita, a Ballet Hispánico dancer from Chicago! Join us to experience CARMEN.maquia, a bold, Picasso-inspired reimagining of Carmen, blending contemporary dance with fiery Spanish passion, coming to the MAC on Saturday, Oct 10 at 7:30p.

Reserve your seat now at atthemac.org/events/ballet-hispanico-new-york-carmen-maquia/

10/02/2026

🎹✨ We've had Elton John's greatest hits on repeat all week getting ready for this one! Elton Rohn brings the music, energy, and spectacle of Elton John to life at the MAC on Saturday, Oct 3 at 7:30p.

Elton Rohn sounds so uncannily like the real thing you might just forget who's actually on stage. This international tribute has headlined over 400 shows across the US and Canada, delivering dazzling costumes, powerhouse vocals, and a full band that captures every detail of Elton John's legendary sound. Expect all the hits, from Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer to Bennie and the Jets!

Limited tickets remain! Secure your seats now: atthemac.org/events/elton-rohn/

09/30/2026

Hear directly from audiences who experienced Ballet Hispánico New York's CARMEN.maquia, coming to the MAC on Saturday, Oct 10 at 7:30p. This bold, Picasso-inspired reimagining of the timeless Carmen story blends beautiful contemporary dance with fiery Spanish passion.

Reserve your seat and join us at atthemac.org/events/ballet-hispanico-new-york-carmen-maquia/

09/29/2026

Make sure to grab West Suburban Living Magazine's September/October issue to read their full Q&A with Maestro Kirk Muspratt!

🌟 Learn more about our 50th anniversary season here: atthemac.org/new-philharmonic/

Address

425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Telephone

(630) 942-4000

Website

http://www.AtTheMAC.org/

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