Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody Bring Afternoon of Entertaining Conversation to the MAC
The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of the College of DuPage is welcoming Mandy Patinkin back to its stage. This time, however, Patinkin will also be joined by his wife for “A Conversation with Kathryn Grody & Mandy Patinkin,” moderated by their son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024. Inspired by the couple’s viral social media stardom during the Covid pandemic, the up-close-and-personal event with the Grody/Patinkin family will be a live conversation featuring family stories, professional anecdotes, and glimpses into the couple’s 40+ years of mostly marital bliss.
The impetus for the MAC performance occurred in the midst of the pandemic, when Gideon Grody-Patinkin began filming and photographing his parents’ daily lives on social media. Their social media fame went viral after one funny Gideon-captured moment where Grody spoke on the fact that she and Patinkin “fought” during their recent anniversary celebration. Next followed months of viral posts of pop-culture quizzes, entertaining responses and comical interactions from the witty couple as well as hundreds of thousands of views on their hilarious videos. The couple currently have a following of over 2.1 million followers on TikTok.
Actor and singer Mandy Patinkin is famous for his work in musical theater, television and film, including his iconic role as Inigo Montoya in “The Princess Bride” and his award-winning performances on Broadway in “Evita” and “Sunday in the Park with George,”. Mandy Patinkin’s artistic talents are now intricately linked with his passionate political activism and humanitarian endeavors.
Kathryn Grody is an American actress and writer, and the recipient of two Obie Awards for her off Broadway work, “A Mom’s Life,” which she wrote and starred in. Grody has appeared in numerous films including “My Bodyguard,” and “The Lemon Sisters,” alongside Diane Keaton and Carol Kane. In addition to showcasing her incredible talent in the entertainment industry, Grody has become known for her activism and advocacy work on women’s rights, healthcare, and other progressive issues.
Tickets for “A Conversation with Kathryn Grody & Mandy Patinkin at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, are available at AtTheMAC.org or by calling 630.942.4000. The McAninch Arts Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. and two hours prior to performance. The McAninch Arts Center is located on the campus of the College of DuPage at 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
