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McAninch Arts Center
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, United States
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Jo
Review №1

This is a very large building on a larger campus. There is a pond and many sculptures circling the building. The auditorium is of modern design. It is pleasant setting for a show or conference. There is also plenty of free parking and public transportation via PACE buses. I hope to return again.

Ju
Review №2

A great place to take in a show. Even balcony seats are good. They allow alcohol in the theatre.

St
Review №3

Very nice building. Theatre is small, not a bad seat in the house. Look forward to going back here in the future. Decent prices for drinks during shows. Very neat and clean

St
Review №4

It was so beautiful! We went to the Frida Fest in September 2020 and it was well organized and beautiful!

Tr
Review №5

Enjoyed a fabulous concert there recently starring Blue Note Records artist Kandace Springs featuring Aneesa Strings on bass and Taylor Moore on drumset. This beautiful facility with its great layout and fabulous acoustics was the perfect setting for an evening of music magic!

Ma
Review №6

Saw the new years Eve symphony orchestra. Enjoyed the concert very much. Nice facility, good acoustics, good views from all seats, and overall a great place to watch professional quality musicians in the suburbs.

Ra
Review №7

Frida Fest was really cool. The organizers definitely worked very hard on it. I am glad the overcast day didnt ruin the event. The place was hoppin!

Al
Review №8

Nice place very clean, the acoustic is very good

Ma
Review №9

I went here for my sons Police Academy Graduation. Very beautiful venues. Easy to get to, lots of space and very beautiful

ch
Review №10

Fantastic convert. Thank you COD

Ma
Review №11

Nice place. However, the rows of seats span all across without any aisles in-between. Big fire Hazzard. Needs more womens bathrooms.

Ma
Review №12

My Dad and I enjoyed the New Phil orchestra concert in air conditioned comfort. They never disappoint and we also had several distinguish guests from Glen Ellyns sister city visiting from France in the audience! What a delightful treat on so many levels!

Sh
Review №13

A beautiful, well-maintained venue. The performance we saw was outstanding. The main drawback was ordering tickets online and the only option was the most expensive while there were available tickets in other sections there not displayed.

Su
Review №14

Really nice theater. I always freeze to death during plays...I was actually very comfortable. Also, great leg room in seating (much appreciated)

Do
Review №15

We attended the WDCB jazz concert series in 2019. Lush setting, great food trucks, pleasant people and top notch music. Ive attended concerts inside the Mac before, but it is so long ago, I cant recall anything!

Ni
Review №16

Wonderful time seeing Macbeth there. Great set design and the actors really brought the story to life.

Ma
Review №17

Elegant looking and very modern Arts center. Attended my daughters play and it was very impressive and well done. Accessibility and convenience is great. Loved it.

M
Review №18

Lakeside pavilion was amazing, great show for kids, can you see me? Enthusiastic actors and actresses, really appreciated it and liked how it was free as well. Im definitely going to look into other shows, even if I have to pay for it, its obviously worth it.

To
Review №19

Heard the COD Community Band tonight. Great show and so fun to be at the MAC to watch. Christopher did great!

Zi
Review №20

We had a lovely evening at the MAC , the facility was modern and beautiful. The acoustics were great and even the balcony had fabulous seats.

Ja
Review №21

Ive always have had a good time here. Staff is friendly and very helpful.

Di
Review №22

Easy parking, great views good sound, comfortable seats. We really like coming here.

La
Review №23

The fall band concert was amazing. They performed impeccably for their 50th anniversary!

Pa
Review №24

Great sound and lighting. Comfortable seating and nearby free parking.

Ma
Review №25

We saw The Screw tape letters here great performance nice venue.

Mr
Review №26

MAC outdoor concert was excellent. Sounded perfect in every area. Great food selections.

Al
Review №27

Great set up for an outdoor concert. Well organized, excellent sound, nice crowd. Well be back

La
Review №28

The MAC is an amazing place to see a show! Friendly staff, clean restrooms, good lighting and comfortable seating. The VIP food was amazing; all you could drink Champagne, wine and beer, fresh shrimp cocktail with a spicy sauce, vegetable stay with hummus, chicken kabobs and an assortment of cheeses and everything crackers. At intermission same all you can drink cocktails with Everything Bundt Cakes brownie and strawberry....cant say enough!

cy
Review №29

My husband and I go there for the theater Great parking and in the summer they have free outside concerts is called Lakeside and the bands are usually very good and they also have different vendors for food beer wine hot dog Weber grill is also there and Bundt Cakes we just love the Mac

Mi
Review №30

This is a decent theater. Casual, clean, nice.

Ba
Review №31

Theater is Lovely....... ABSOLUTELY LOVED my evening with Branford Marsalis!

Vr
Review №32

Summer concert series outdoors . Great sound, relaxing jazz music from famous artists for free! Just bring a lawn chair and a picnic and youre all set.

Vi
Review №33

Very nice! Very well put together!

Jo
Review №34

Indoor performing arts center with a modern motif. Has smaller stages for smaller productions, the larger Belushi Hall for concerts and larger events, as well as a beautiful open atrium and adjacent rooms for classes and seminars. Has Accessible entrances and restrooms.

Li
Review №35

Lovely theater, good Acoustics, and they have the most fun programs as well as informative and serious drama. We are here to enjoy the Wonder Bread years.

Mi
Review №36

The quality of the performance was amazing. The locations was clean and intimate.

Ma
Review №37

Went to see The Cake at the Mac. Excellent

sa
Review №38

Cool place for some credits classes are layed back and calm

To
Review №39

We went for a play. It was very nice from where we sat (the balcony we saw and heard everything

Ge
Review №40

Good small theatre. Enjoyed the play!

P
Review №41

Very nice theatre. Not a bad seat in the house! We sat in the last row main floor and we had a great sight line. Main floor has about 500 seats. Highly recommended.

Ma
Review №42

The Mcninch arts center is a beautiful place and has great exhibits.

Is
Review №43

This has been an excellent experience..concerts are awesome will definitely come again

Da
Review №44

Great open venue, ample parking and bathrooms, reasonably priced food and drinks. They really should charge more.

Di
Review №45

The performance tonight with Chris Botti was unbelievable, I waited 20 years to finally get to see him. Such a great musician and glad he had Andy Snitzer join him. The band was fabulous. Glad I got seats at the front tables. On the other hand we purchased the VIP package and was very disappointed. $30 a piece for 2 glasses of Prosecco, a tall glass of low end Pinot Grigio, 4 small crackers 5 pcs cold shrimp, 2 cold pieces of bones less chicken on a skewer, a few grapes and cubes of cheese and some fruit plus 2 small petite cake pieces. I was asked by the director who came through if all was ok and I stated they ran out of crackers and cheese. Was told they would see about that and never saw anything come out. We were told our IDs would get us back in for more but no need since I was told by bartender they ran out of food. They did put out their reserve tray of shrimp but we never got any of it. Would have liked a little cheese and crackers to take in to the performance. How can you run out of cheese and crackers. Already bought VIP for the next performance of Four Tenors and will be requesting a refund if the experience is the same. Granted there were many in line a head of us and it looked like they were loading up on all the food but this was not fair to the rest of us. Catering should have been better prepared. What a waste of money.

Li
Review №46

Went and watched a blues concert hosted by a radio station and it was Great.

om
Review №47

Very enjoyable, acoustics great, comfortable seating, very handicapped friendly. Had not been there before. Very very nice facility with pleasant personnel who seemed happy to explain facilities, directions, etc. Would definitely go back.

Ro
Review №48

Went to see an opera, Die Fledermaus. Nice size theater with great sound. I dont think there are any bad seats. Overall great venue.

Da
Review №49

Very nice production of the Nutcracker ...well done

Ba
Review №50

Nice venue! Saw a dance show. Awesome!

Pa
Review №51

One of the premiere places in DuPage County for the arts.. Take classes, take in the displays.. Or take in some awesome entertainment.. Always something great at the Mac!

Am
Review №52

Beautiful facility. The MAC does a fantastic job accommodating school groups for amazing performances.

Ch
Review №53

Went for a concert.we were in last row,but we still could see and hear well.

Kc
Review №54

Great place to learn and an even better place to watch some cool shows.

Ca
Review №55

VERY helpful ticket pffice folks.

Ma
Review №56

Very nice theater, we went for a children production of The Nutcracker, Santa was in main entrance, where snacks and drinks were sold with a bar also. Very enjoyable afternoon

al
Review №57

Local cultural center showing quality performances. Do not dis this

Be
Review №58

Bright Beautiful Theather great view from balcony seats. Very clean. Concessions offer variety of snacks and beverages. Wonderful customer service by polite, attentive and efficient Staff. Tons of parking!

Gi
Review №59

A lovely venue. Saw a great performance of Ballet Hispanico.

Er
Review №60

Wonderful opportunities for students and community performances and art shows.

Ne
Review №61

Great facility and good college

pr
Review №62

Such a great perfomance for 1984.. Such a great story, very much on point ... I loved it.

Ni
Review №63

Wow! What a great venue to see a show

Na
Review №64

Love the atmosphere. Beautiful venue.

Ar
Review №65

Very friendly staffing and comfortable sitting

Ka
Review №66

An excellent venue for the performance,enjoyed the event,also was very good from any angle. The staff was excellent.

se
Review №67

Awesome show and choreography. I love it, I will come back again.

De
Review №68

It was expecially fun & entertaining!

St
Review №69

Its a nice place to go to for a music venue, with a good view and good audiences.

MY
Review №70

A group of 4 families just enjoyed the most fun for all ages production of Pete the Cat. The acting, choreography and sound were spot on. Kept our 4 year old just as engaged as us moms. Easy theater, great food around it (we hit Fire and Wine just minutes from COD for dinner and it was impeccable) and we can’t wait to check out When Dragons Love Tacos!

St
Review №71

Great sound system at The Mac! Comfortable seating and plenty of great free parking.

Bo
Review №72

A great Theatre not a bad seat in the place. Acoustics are very good. Free parking

Ji
Review №73

Each experience is different but we have never been disappointed in any activity!

Ch
Review №74

Great burgers and sandwiches at a late hour.

Te
Review №75

Wonderful facility that provides great programming. I really appreciate the chance to have great art experiences outside of the city.

Ro
Review №76

Great place to see a concert with great amenities

pi
Review №77

Nice venue and they offer a good selection of shows.

Da
Review №78

Great muiscical.

Je
Review №79

Went to see my granddaughters ballet. The music was so loud that I had to put in ear plugs(fortunately I had some) and it was freezing cold .

Jo
Review №80

Its a wonderful place to visit with great staff and really great sound. Theres almost no place in the theater thats a bad seat.

Va
Review №81

Really nice facilities! Great seating.

Ma
Review №82

Gavin Coyle concert is the best way to get in the holiday spirit! He is the best!

Ri
Review №83

Great place to see plays. No bad seats. Productions are always great.

Je
Review №84

You can see some fun shows here, with a good bar but slow staff. Its not the Ritz but its alright

La
Review №85

Staff very friendly and helpful. Sound system wasnt the best.

Mi
Review №86

Wonderful shows, top notch performances

Ma
Review №87

Slick operation. The technical staff is unparalleled.

Ni
Review №88

Saw a play by CYT. McAninch is such a wonderful theatre!

Ga
Review №89

Great show & seats,excellent atmosphere for this type of event !

Ro
Review №90

Million dollar quartet Christmas verison great fun

je
Review №91

Amazing little theater!

De
Review №92

Facility was very clean and well kept

Ma
Review №93

They always put on a good show.

Wo
Review №94

Taking a good drawing class. Building has AC. Looks nice inside and out.

Ri
Review №95

Simply awesome!

Wi
Review №96

Comfortable theater, friendly ushers, enjoyable evening.

Re
Review №97

Always a great performance from Maestro Kirk.with very talented musicians and diverse choice of music

Ma
Review №98

Great place to catch a play!

Am
Review №99

Amazing place to chill

Sc
Review №100

Great small theater

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  • Address:425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, United States
  • Site:http://www.atthemac.org/
  • Phone:+1 630-942-3008
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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