Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago

A summary of upcoming public events at Columbia College Chicago.

Theatre Alum A. Ashley Hoff to Release Revealing Book on 'Mommie Dearest'

Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff's forthcoming book, "With Love, Mommie Dearest," offers an insider's account of the making of the iconic 1981 film and its enduring cultural impact, with events planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.

The Bluest Eye: Exploring Transdisciplinary Storytelling at Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago brings Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.

Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to Columbia March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance

Columbia's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.

Award Winning Playwright Martyna Majok Shares Insight, Experiences with Columbia Students

Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited Columbia College Chicago, engaging in a Q&A session with students about her creative process, working-class representation in the arts, and having the courage to share personal stories.

Drag Superstar Shea Couleé ’11 Returns to Columbia

Columbia College Chicago welcomed back Alum Shea Couleé ’11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Couleé-curated fashion exhibit window.

Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16

Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.

 Columbia Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Martyna Majok

Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play “Cost of Living,” will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.

Grace Kessler Overbeke to Present The Many Mrs Maisels 20th Century US Jewish Female StandUp Comedians

Grace Kessler Overbeke will present a talk entitled "The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians” at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: Columbia Edition

Columbia College Chicago and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.

Columbia Grad Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman ’19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts

Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman ’19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.

Columbia Alums Among the 2023 Emmy Nominees

The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with Columbia alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.

Columbia College Chicago to Host Virtual Panel on Intimacy for Stage and Screen

On June 21, a panel of Columbia alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.

Columbia Professor Gilbert Nominated for Tony Award

Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.

Alumni, Faculty Shine at Jeff Awards

Columbia College Chicago Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago’s top theatre awards.

Theatre Alum Brings Columbia Learned Skills to Center Stage

Michael Kurowski ‘16 stars in production of “Big Fish” at The Marriott Theatre.

National Transfer Student Week

In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five Columbia students about their transfer experience.

Meg Konieczka Is Out of Their Shell

Theatre student Meg Konieczka on how acting gave their dreams direction

Breaking the Mould: Society Catches up with Deaf Performers

“CODA” star and Deaf actor Troy Kotsur’s recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar took his career to new heights. It also inspired new conversations on the world of possibilities open to Deaf performers.

Columbia Announces Spring Theatre Productions

Theatre Department announces three productions for Spring 2022 season

Columbia Student Featured in New Web Adventure Series by Chicago Children’s Theatre

Theatre Student Kayla Casiano plays a superhero in “This Ability”

Columbia Faculty Featured in Documentary on the History of Improv

Theatre faculty Anne Libera and Richard Walker featured in “Inventing Improv” Documentary

Columbia’s Theatre Department, the MoCP, and WCRX Present #HereToo Podcast Season 3

Alum Patricia Kara’s New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World

Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."