Musical Theatre Archive

Alumni of the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department are involved in the Refuge Theatre Project’s production of High Fidelity, the rock musical based on Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel and on Stephen Frears’ 2000 feature-film adaptation. The show’s ensemble includes...
J. Bernard Bowse
Jazz pianist, vocalist, and songwriter J. Bernard Bowse, a Columbia College Chicago Music Department student, is in the process of recording his debut EP and has launched a Kickstarter fundraising project to support the recording and an EP release...
Alumni of the Columbia College Theatre Department‘s Musical Theatre Program are featured in a new production of the Broadway musical Hairspray, running January 20-February 21 at the Paramount Theatre, located at 23 E. Galena in the western Chicago suburb of...
The Sarah Siddons Society, which offers scholarships and programming that benefit theatre students at Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, Northwestern University, and Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, is presenting “Advice to the Singing Actor,” a conversation with...
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni and faculty members are bringing the rock musical [title of show] to the Open Door Theatre in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park starting January 15. Directed for the Open Door Repertory Company...
Tyler Anthony Smith
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, students, and faculty are featured in the 19th annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented January 15-31 at venues in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Produced by Lifeline Theatre and Live Bait Theatre, the fest...
Actor-singer Callie Johnson (BFA ’12), a graduate of the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department‘s Musical Theatre Performance BFA program, is in two high-profile upcoming productions at top theatres in the Chicago suburbs. Johnson, winner of a Joseph Jefferson Award...
Alluvion Dance Chicago, an emerging contemporary dance company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Dance Department student Johnny Huntoon, kicks off its 2016 season with “Introductions,” a benefit event on Saturday, January 16, at the historic Fine Arts...
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni and student talent are on board for Tennessee Williams’ rarely-revived drama The Mutilated, running January 14-February 28 at A Red Orchid Theatre, located at 1531 N. Wells in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The...
Get ready, ’cause here he comes: Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumnus Chester Gregory (BA ’95) is starring in the national touring company of Motown: The Musical. Gregory portrays Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, in this hit show....