In chicago s south loop was built in 1929 by holabird root architects of outstanding chicago skyscrapers such as the chicago board of trade the palmolive building and the 333 n.
Courtyard theater columbia college chicago. S p a c e. In 2017 columbia college chicago began a two year renovation project of the theatre led by the architectural firm gensler to transform it into a courtyard theatre one of only a few of its kind in chicago. You ll learn from an award winning faculty of professional artists who are actively creating theatre in chicago and beyond. Mark hollmann book and lyrics by.
Michigan avenue building as well as. Newly renovated in 2018 the getz theater center is the central hub for columbia theatre. Music abd lyrics by. The getz theater center 72 e.
Among them is the getz theatre at columbia college in 1929 the columbia college chicago theatre center also known as the 11th street theater was constructed using an art deco style. The columbia college chicago theatre department stages about 40 productions each year giving students many opportunities to perform build design and create. This season will officially open the newly renovated courtyard theater at the getz theater center pictured above. Written by keli garrett directed by brian shaw.
The columbia college chicago theatre department is proud to announce the 2018 19 mainstage season. Andra velis simon march 19 28 2020 courtyard theater 72 e. Greg kotis directed by. October 17 26 2019 courtyard theater 72 e.
Chicago has no shortage of revered theaters with long fascinating histories. Find theatre performances and buy tickets for 2017 18 mainstage season shows at columbia college chicago. Courtyard theatre october 17 27 2018. The historic getz theater center of columbia college chicago a six story limestone clad art deco building at 72 e.
Penelopiad written by margaret atwood directed by aj ware 08. Gensler renovated the columbia college theatre arts building in the south loop.