Theater
‘ISCARIOT’ Preview: A Heretical, Gay, Thoughtful Musical
The Hollywood Hills are not what comes to mind upon hearing the word “Iscariot.” But that’s exactly where “ISCARIOT” — an unconventional spin on the biblical narrative of Jesus and Judas — takes its audience.
‘Queen of Magic’ Preview: Original Musical Explores the Price of Female Success
“Queen of Magic,” an original musical premiering on Dec. 1 and running through Dec. 3 at the Loeb Ex, tells the story of vaudeville performer Adelaide Herrmann and her niece-slash-assistant Adele.
Kalos K. Chu ’22-’23 on Creative Development and Building a Musical from the Ground Up
"One of the things about Harvard is that I think a lot of times when you do something here you feel like you have to be the best at it or it’s not worth doing, and I think that is the worst idea ever," Chu said.
What If?’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Review: Vibrant, Queer, Briliant
What if Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was two girls kissing in a secret psychedelic basement?
‘On Beckett’ Review: Bill Irwin’s Play Is a Captivating Theatrical Lecture
After 90 minutes Bill Irwin looked at the audience one last time before saying his final line: “This is all I have to say tonight, “ skillfully leaving the audience wanting more — more “On Beckett” and more Bill Irwin.
‘The Effect’ Preview: ‘Love, Drugs, and Ethics’
“The Effect,” running Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 at the Loeb Ex, follows two volunteers in a clinical trial who fall in love. It aims for realism and an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
‘Iolanthe’ Preview: Gilbert and Sullivan's Latest is ‘Beautiful and Sensitive, Yet Hilarious’
"Iolanthe" mixes love with a critique of Victorian Britain to the tune of a 25 instrument orchestra, and runs Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 at the Agassiz Theater.
The Harvard College Stand-up Comic Society Strives for Openness, Embraces the Silliness
HCSUCS is open to everyone, and provides a space for anyone who is interested in stand-up to stop by, listen, or, as Yoo puts it, “riff, as the industry lingo goes…”
‘A Bronx Tale’ Review: Chazz Palminteri Brings the Bronx to Boston
“A Bronx Tale” is a glittering tribute to people like Lorenzo who tirelessly strive for a better life for themselves and the ones they love.
‘Hairspray’ Review: A Triumphant Return to Boston Despite Outdated Plot
Broadway in Boston did a phenomenal job assembling a strong cast and delivering a triumphant return of the show to Boston. But it leaves one question unanswered: At what point does a show need to be retired or re-written?
‘Something Rotten’ Preview: Hyperion Breaks with Tradition, Stages a Musical
“It's the most funny show out there. ‘Infectiously happy’ is a nice way to describe it,” said director Samuel F. Dvorak '23.
Kirkland Drama Society Brings Hocodysseus Home in 'Quadyssey'
On Oct. 21, the Kirkland Drama Society staged its production of "The Quadyssey," the epic tale of Hocodysseus' return to Ithakirk from the distant Quad.
‘In the Heights’ Preview: Teatro! Brings Washington Heights to Loeb
Not only is it a story of tension between Nina’s Puerto Rican family and Benny as an African American, but it’s also a queer story between two young women.
‘La Bohème’ Review: Boston Lyric Opera Gloriously Reimagines Puccini’s Masterpiece
Boston Lyric Opera and Yuval Sharon bring the timeless story of love and loss to audiences in a way never before seen without compromising Puccini’s original vision.
'TINA' Review: Zurin Villanueva Shines On Stage
As Villanueva, Nesby, and Johnson sang, the audience was transported back in time — as if hearing Tina Turner herself through each moment of her life.
‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ is an Intellectual Obstacle Course
“Heroes of the Fourth Turning” offers a surprisingly underrepresented and risky approach: listening — really listening — to the perspectives of white right-wing conservatives.
A Peek Into the Audition Room at HRDC’s Common Casting
Every season, some students face the privileged and difficult decision of choosing between shows with conflicting schedules; others might be disappointed or relieved by their names’ absence from the cast lists.
‘Eastbound’ Is a Celebration of Identity Through Dance
A joyous celebration of tradition, creativity, exploration, and freedom that seemed just as fun to perform as it was to watch.
"Eastbound" Photo
AADT's "Eastbound" premiered April 16 in the Lowell Lecture Hall. The show marked the group's return to in-person productions after a three-year hiatus.
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Review: A Captivating, Too Fast-Paced Musical
“There is no progress without sacrifice” — these words, narrated by Otis Williams (Marcus Paul James), capture the very essence of the musical “Ain’t too Proud.”
‘Parable of the Sower’ Review: An Afrofuturist Opera for the Apocalypse
The show breathes fresh air into the genre of opera while examining pressing social issues.
Harvard Students Honor Asian Culture in Rewrite of Racist Operetta
Throughout the last weekend of March, students from the Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players transported audiences to London in the year 3070 through their musical “The Milk Made.”
‘Truth or Consequences’: Carnivorous Motel Rooms, Allegorical Sci-Fi and the Bold Vision of Fresh Ink Theatre
The team at Fresh Ink hope that once “Truth or Consequences” opens, people will indeed read it, love it and share it. That is, if they aren’t devoured by a sentient motel room in the meantime.
‘The Milk Made’ Review: A Musical That Does Not Milk Clichés
All in all, the light-heartedness steals the spotlight at the expense of the story. The music, however, consistently shines.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Review: Play Deftly Delivers New Look on Beloved Tale
Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” masterfully delivers a new look on a classic tale.