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Chicago’s MCA Receives $10 Million Gift

Interior of the theater at
Museum of Contemporary Art
Interior of the theater at
Museum of Contemporary Art

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) has received a $10 million gift in support of its programming, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.


The contribution comes from Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson, both longtime supporters of the museum. In recognition of the gift, the 300-seat MCA Theater will be renamed the Edlis Neeson Theater.

The venue hosts a variety of international programming. Among its upcoming offerings will be engagements featuring France’s Vélo Théâtre and Montreal’s DynamO Théâtre. Other offerings at the theater have included Elevator Repair Service’s acclaimed Gatz, Young Jean Lee’s The Shipment and Mabou Mines’ Dollhouse


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