May 5-7, Theatre: North Central College presents three performances of “God of Carnage,” a student-directed play, at 7:30PM May 5-7 in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. In this Tony Award-winning comedy, two sets of parents come together to solve a squabble between their children. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 6-7, Music: DuPage Symphony Orchestra and Naperville Chorus present “Opera Gala” at 8PM May 6-7 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For a grandiose culmination to its 62nd season, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Naperville Chorus to present two entertaining evenings of opera choruses, ensembles and arias. Tickets range from $37.50-$14.50; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 13, Music: North Central College presents “An Evening With Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz” at 8PM Friday, May 13, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Stirtz, a member of the College’s jazz faculty, will be joined by other members of North Central’s acclaimed jazz faculty. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 14, Music: North Central College welcomes Rodney Atkins at 8PM Saturday, May 14, in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Atkins brings a rock-solid country sound with his No. 1 songs “Take A Back Road” and “It’s America.” Tickets are $85, $75 and $65; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 15, Music: North Central College welcomes Joan Curto in “Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter, From Major to Minor” at 6PM Sunday, May 15, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Called “a cabaret icon,” Curto returns to North Central with a new show celebrating the songs of Cole Porter. Tickets are $35 and $30; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 15, Music: North Central College presents the Women’s Chorale “Finale!” Concert at 4PM Sunday, May 15, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The Women’s Chorale closes its season with a program of outstanding women’s repertoire and a farewell to graduating seniors. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 19-22, Theatre: North Central College presents the play “Machinal” at 7:30PM May 19-21 and at 2PM May 22 in the College’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Directed by new faculty member Laura Lodewyck, “Machinal” tells the story of an unwilling heroine and the consequences of refusing to submit. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 21, Music: Chicago Sinfonietta presents “Cosmic Convergence” at 8PM Saturday, May 21, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The Chicago Sinfonietta invites you to celebrate a new milestone during this encore performance of its greatest hits while introducing two, never-before-seen videos that are sure to take your breath away. Tickets are $60, $48 and $10; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 23, Music: North Central College presents its Concert Winds Final Spring and Alumni Concert at 7PM Monday, May 23, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 24, Music: North Central College presents the Cardinal Chorus Spring Concert at 7:30PM Tuesday, May 24, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The final performance of the season for the Cardinal Chorus includes a wide variety of repertoire and a farewell to graduation seniors. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 25, Music: North Central College presents The Spring Great Evening of Jazz, featuring student vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles, at 7:30PM Wednesday, May 25, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
May 26, Music: North Central College presents the Concert Choir Graduation Concert at 7:30PM Thursday, May 26, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
North Central College’s 2015-2016 Fine and Performing Arts Season is partially sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, Marquette Companies, Nicor Gas, Ryan Hill Realty, Advanced Data Technologies, Savant Capital Management, USG Corporation, Monarch Landing, Naperville Special Events and Cultural Amenities Fund, Illinois Arts Council Agency, DuPage Foundation and Naperville Development Partnership.
This performance is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and more, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
Disclaimer – Times and venues are subject to change without notice. Contact the Box Office for up-to-the minute info.
