Theater
‘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.
A Foray into German Theater: German 65 takes on ‘(R)evolution’
Putting on a play is never an easy feat. Imagine doing that in a language that you’re still learning, and where your final performance is graded.
LyLena D. Estabine ’24 on Faith, Community, and the Performing Arts
LyLena Estabine hopes, already a published author, now hopes to open the door to performing arts to as many other students as possible.
‘The More You Know’ Preview: A Uniquely Harvard Musical
Based on Levine’s own high school experience, “The More You Know” is a story of self-worth and discovery that rings true for many Harvard students.
‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Review: Improv Troop Turns the Wackiest Suggestions Into the Biggest Laughs
With constant laughter shaped by audience suggestions, the show is uniquely suited for repeat viewing. Each performance promises new stories to explore and a fresh batch of jokes delivered by the all-star cast.
Artist Profile: Igor Golyak on ‘Artists For Ukraine’ and the Need to Act
For Golyak, taking action means taking what he does best — creating art — and bringing it out of the past and the realm of the fiction to the here and now.
‘The Music Man’ Review: A Joyful Musical Theater Marathon That Could Have Gone That Extra Mile
What the revival lacks in originality, it makes up for with a breathtaking ensemble. The audience might not leave the theater smarter, but at least they leave it happier.
Shakespeare Should Be Activism
Nothing screams cutting-edge activist theater like a Shakespeare play.
‘Ocean Filibuster’ Review: The Show Wants to Save the Ocean But Lacks Focus
One would be forgiven to expect a relatively quick, somewhat educational show that manages to both soothe and stimulate, but they would be wrong to do so.
‘Nighttown’ Preview: Molly Bloom Takes the Stage in an Operatic Reimagining of ‘Ulysses’
The production brings to life the complicated relationship between Leopold and Molly Bloom as seen through Molly’s perspective, which remains largely underdeveloped in the novel.
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ Is a Timely Narrative for Today
The show is a funny, thought-provoking piece that both celebrates and criticizes one of the most significant documents in this country’s history.
‘If a Picture Never Lies’: A Thesis Sung By a Tenor
A chamber opera is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a senior thesis. But as Harry Sage shows, the two can go hand in hand.
‘Ship Happens’ Review: More Than Just Good Jokes and Chaos
Four misfits walk onto a luxury yacht and what follows is two hours filled with eccentric characters, clever jokes, and some good old-fashioned petty drama.
‘The Bluest Eye’ Review: Toni Morrison Would Be Proud
When actors take the stage, audiences are immediately engrossed in stunning, pain-filled performances that would do the late Toni Morrison proud.
In Photos: Jennifer Garner, Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year
Photo Essay: Actress Jennifer Garner was honored as the Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year on Saturday.
Artist Profile: Nivi Ravi ’21 On Integrating Memory and Music
Serving as president of Collegium, Ravi noted, was the culmination of her artistic career in college.
‘T: An MBTA Musical’ Ultimately Flies Off the Rails
It seems the characters all gulped down a dozen oysters each before boarding a T car pumped with a continual supply of pheromones.
'The Sound Inside' Review: A Mirror to Campus Loneliness
The combination of the actors’ own chemistry and Rapp’s skillful dialogue creates a deeply touching and devastating story.