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Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Aaron Reese Boseman ‘12, a graduate of the Theatre Directing program, plays blues guitarist B.B. King in the musical Blue Heaven, running September 6 through October 26 at the Black Ensemble Theatre, located at 4450…
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(VIDEO) Birthday Salute to Longtime Columbia College Chicago Theatre Chair Sheldon Patinkin (Aug. 27, 1935-Sept. 21, 2014)
The Columbia College Chicago School of Theatre and Dance lovingly honors the memory of Sheldon Patinkin – longtime head of the Columbia College Theatre Program, noted director and teacher, and cherished friend and mentor to many in the Chicago theatre…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Combine Horror and Stage Combat in ‘Gladiator Fright Night’ Aug. 29-31
The Point Theatre Project, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums, presents Gladiator Fright Night, an interactive theatrical experience in which iconic horror characters face off in a battle to the death. Audiences will vote to…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums’ Hit Musical Parody ‘Twihard!’ Extended through Sept. 28 at Apollo Theatre
Otherworld Theatre, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alumni, has extended its hit production of Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody at Chicago’s Apollo Theatre, located at 2550 N. Lincoln in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Originally scheduled to…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Bring Invictus’ ‘Angels in America’ to the Stage – Extended Through Sept. 21
Invictus Theatre‘s acclaimed production of Tony Kushner‘s landmark drama Angels in America, which features Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums in its cast and production team, has been extended through September 21 – two weeks beyond its originally scheduled closing date.…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Bring Jackalope Theatre’s Living Newspaper Festival to the Stage Aug. 21-25
Jackalope Theatre, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums and former students, presents its 16th annual Living Newspaper Festival, an evening of five one-act plays inspired by recent news headlines. The Living Newspaper Festival runs August…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2025 Joseph Jefferson Awards
Congratulations to the alumni, faculty, and former students and faculty members of the Columbia College Chicago School of Theatre and Dance who have been nominated for 2025 Joseph Jefferson Awards, Chicago’s top theatre award. The Equity “Jeff Awards” honor excellence in…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Get Rave Review from Chicago Tribune for Invictus Theatre’s ‘Angels in America’
Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums Anne Trodden ’09 and Ryan Hake ’14, both graduates of the Theatre Program’s Acting BA program, were singled out for praise by Chicago Tribune theatre critic Chris Jones in his review of Invictus Theatre‘s acclaimed production…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Featured in World Premiere of ‘Billie Jean’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre July 18-Aug. 10
Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Callie Rachelle Johnson ’12, a graduate of the Columbia College Theatre Program‘s BFA Program in Musical Theatre Performance, is featured in the world premiere of Billie Jean, a new play about sports icon and equality champion…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alums Bring Musical ‘Amélie’ to Chopin Theatre July 17-Sept. 28
Columbia College Chicago Theatre alums are in the cast and creative team of Kokandy Productions‘ Chicago premiere of the musical Amélie, running July 17 through September 28 at the Chopin Theatre, located at 1543 W. Division in Chicago’s Wicker Park…