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Get your tickets for ‘The Moors’ Dec. 12–15
The Cornell College Department of Theatre and Dance invites you into a world of secrets, romance, and dark humor as it presents “The Moors” on Dec. 12–15 on the Kimmel Theatre stage. Read More About Get your tickets for ‘The Moors’ Dec. 12–15
Cornell’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Body Convos’
Cornell College dancers return to the stage Oct. 3–6 for the fall dance concert. Read More About Cornell’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Body Convos’
2024–25 Cornell fine arts season preview
Handel’s “Messiah,” a Sandra Dyas retrospective, and a blend of classical and contemporary theatre will be offered at Cornell College in 2024–25. Read More About 2024–25 Cornell fine arts season preview
Jayden Epps ’16: Theatre provided people skills
Since graduating, Jayden Epps '16 discovered that their academic theatre work and stage managing provided them with strong people management skills. Read More About Jayden Epps ’16: Theatre provided people skills
Trudy Hoag ’70: Making history in 2 careers
Trudy Hoag '70 served in the Navy and at least four times in her 20-year career she assumed leadership positions that had never been held by a woman. Read More About Trudy Hoag ’70: Making history in 2 careers
Cornell’s Theatre Department puts a new spin on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’
You might know the story of Shakespeare’s "Macbeth," but the Cornell College Department of Theater and Dance is putting a twist on this 400-year-old show. Read More About Cornell’s Theatre Department puts a new spin on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’
Cornell theatre professors collaborate on new play
When Cornell College theatre professors aren’t teaching students, they’re working to advance theatre locally and nationally. Read More About Cornell theatre professors collaborate on new play
Cornell Theatre presents comedy ‘Noises Off’
If you need a night of laughter, grab your tickets for the production of “Noises Off” by the Cornell College Department of Theatre and Dance. Read More About Cornell Theatre presents comedy ‘Noises Off’
18 things we did in 18 days
Faculty, students, and alums shared 18 things they worked around the block to complete in 18 days. We were amazed at what we found. Read More About 18 things we did in 18 days
‘Chorus Line’ brings large-scale dance musical to Cornell stage
The Cornell College Theatre and Dance Department presents the hit Broadway musical, “A Chorus Line,” Dec. 8–10 in Youngker Hall’s Kimmel Theatre. Read More About ‘Chorus Line’ brings large-scale dance musical to Cornell stage
Hartney’s hustle leads to Texas Toyota job
Lily Hartney ՚23 starts a new position at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) in Plano, Texas, one week after her Cornell College Commencement. Read More About Hartney’s hustle leads to Texas Toyota job
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ opens April 27 at Cornell College
The magic of “Peter and the Starcatcher” hits the Cornell College stage April 27–30 with the story of everyone’s favorite boy who vows to never grow up–Peter Pan. Read More About ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ opens April 27 at Cornell College
Cornell presents ‘Evita: In Concert’ March 3–5
More than 100 students will collaborate to bring the excitement and popular musical tunes of the Tony Award-winning musical “Evita: In Concert” to the Cornell College Kimmel Theatre stage on March 3–5, 2023. Read More About Cornell presents ‘Evita: In Concert’ March 3–5
Cornell presents Thanksgiving satire Nov. 10–13
The Cornell College Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Thanksgiving Play” Nov. 10–13 in Armstrong Hall’s Plumb-Fleming Black Box Studio. Read More About Cornell presents Thanksgiving satire Nov. 10–13
Jeffrey McCune ’99: A scholar who teaches disobedience
Jeffrey McCune ’99 is an extensively published writer, professor, and higher ed administrator with an impressive bio. He’s also Black and queer. Read More About Jeffrey McCune ’99: A scholar who teaches disobedience
Where are they now?
10 years ago the Cornell Report featured a cover story on several promising graduates. We caught up with four and are delighted to report on their lives today. Read More About Where are they now?
Cornell premieres community-based version of musical ‘Working’
The Cornell College Department of Theatre and Dance kicks off the academic year with the musical “Working” for one weekend only, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Read More About Cornell premieres community-based version of musical ‘Working’
Cornell offers ambitious 2022-23 fine arts season
Cornell College’s fine arts departments have returned to a full performance and exhibition schedule for 2022-23. Read More About Cornell offers ambitious 2022-23 fine arts season
Cornell Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Freedom Dances’
Comprised of new works developed by Cornell College faculty and student choreographers, “Freedom Dances” is the triumphant cherry on top of the 2021–22 season for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Read More About Cornell Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Freedom Dances’
Cornell College presents “Little Women” streaming March 11–20
Cornell College’s Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents the timeless story of “Little Women,” streaming online for audiences from March 11 through March 20. Read More About Cornell College presents “Little Women” streaming March 11–20