Theatre Directing Archive

Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums’ Musical Parody ‘Twihard!’ Transfers to Chicago’s Apollo Theatre July 26

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Otherworld Theatre, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alumni, is transferring its hit production of Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody to Chicago’s Apollo Theatre for a commercial run beginning July 26 for a six-week limited engagement....
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Columbia College Chicago Alum’s Pittsburgh Theatre ‘Defies the Odds with Surges in Attendance’ Post-Pandemic

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Little Lake Theatre, a Pittsburgh-area community theatre whose artistic director is Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Patrick Cannon ’12, a graduate of the Theatre Program’s BA Program in Musical Theatre, is thriving at a time when many theatres are...
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(VIDEO) Former Columbia College Chicago Theatre Student and Teacher David Cromer’s Broadway Hit ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Airs Live June 7 on CNN

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For the first time ever, a live performance of a Broadway play will be broadcast for free on TV – and that play is directed by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Program former student and faculty member and Columbia College...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Bring World Premiere ‘Neighborhood Watch’ to Jackalope Theatre May 27-June 28

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Jackalope Theatre, a company founded and led by alumni of the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Program, presents the world premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza’s drama Neighborhood Watch. The show opens May 27 and runs through June 28 at Broadway Armory Park, located...
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Former Columbia College Chicago Theatre Student and Teacher David Cromer Nominated for 2025 Tony Award for Directing ‘Gorgeously Perverse’ New Broadway Hit ‘Dead Outlaw’

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The Columbia College Chicago School of Theatre and Dance proudly congratulates former student and faculty member and Columbia College Honorary Degree recipient David Cromer HDR ’17, who has been nominated for a 2025 Tony Award for Best Direction of...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums ‘Unleash the Beast!’ in May 4 ‘Gladiator Fight Night’

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The Point Theatre Project, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums, presents Gladiator Fight Night: Unleash the Beast!, an interactive theatrical performance, on Sunday, May 4, at 7:30 PM at The Hive On Hubbard, 1843...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Bring Artistic Home’s ‘Cut to the Chase’ Play Festival to Den Theatre May 1-4

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Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums are in the cast and creative team of the Artistic Home Studio‘s 2025 edition of its annual Cut to the Chase festival of new one-act plays, running May 1 through 4 at the Den...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums’ Otherworld Theatre Presents Paragon Sci-Fi Play Festival April 17-27

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Otherworld Theatre, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alumni, presents its annual Paragon Play Festival April 17 through 27. The festival – the world’s largest celebration of science fiction and fantasy theatre – showcases 30...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Wins 2024 Joseph Jefferson Award

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The Columbia College Chicago School of Theatre and Dance proudly congratulates Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Tyler Anthony Smith ’17, a graduate of the Theatre Program’s BA Program in Acting, who won a 2024 Joseph Jefferson Award, Chicago’s top...
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Leads Siddons Artistic Council Workshop Feb. 24

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Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Kaiser Ahmed ’08, a graduate of the Theatre Program’s Theatre Directing Program and artistic director of Chicago’s Jackalope Theatre, will headline a workshop on securing resources for theatrical self-producing on Monday, February 24, from...
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