Arts
Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: An Annual Amazement
This rendition was a stunning production coupled with humor, a satisfying amount of human touch, and the usual technical prowess of Boston Ballet dancers.
‘The Snow Queen’ Review: Grand Kyiv Ballet Shares Its Unique Identity
Adapted from the same story that inspired Disney’s “Frozen,” the performance was captivating and full of holiday festivities.
‘Holiday Pops’ Review: A Splendid and Spirited Journey
The programming and execution of the concert provided an enjoyable experience for a variety of listeners.
Grand Kyiv Ballet 'The Snow Queen'
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs "The Snow Queen" at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Arts Vanity: The Best Choreography I’ve Ever Seen
I have taken the creative liberty to rank the best choreography I have ever seen — and likely attempted to learn — during my 22 years of life.
The Arts 2024 Year In Review
The Crimson Arts Staff ranks the best albums, films, TV shows, books, and cultural moments of the year, in addition to sharing some not-so-serious words of wisdom through their vanities.
Top 10 Films of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its film favorites of 2024, from “Dune: Part Two” to “We Live in Time.”
Top 10 Books of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its favorite books of 2024, from “The Mighty Red” to “Funny Story.”
Top 10 Albums of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its musical favorites of 2024, from “BRAT” to “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Top 10 TV Shows of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its television favorites of 2024, from “The Bear” to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Top 10 Cultural Moments of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its favorite cultural moments of 2024, from “Brat Summer” to the “Jojo Siwa Rebrand.”
Arts Vanity: On the Jane Austen Macmillan Collector’s Library Box Set, and How Physical Books Carry More than Just Stories
When I think of books, I think of my Jane Austen box set, and the six titles included inside.
Arts Vanity: What the JFK Street Dunkin’ Renovation Means for Harvard
In a downright sneaky manner, the JFK St. Dunkin’ is now almost completely refurbished.
Arts Vanity: Artist Profile: Theater Executive Angelina X. Ng ’26 is Single
Angelina X. Ng ’26, funny Asian woman, Sabrina Carpenter fan, and outgoing Co-Theater Executive, spent this year on the Crimson’s Arts Board in pursuit of one thing: Love.
Arts Vanity: Artist Profile: Isabelle A. Lu ’26 is Also Single — Single-Minded in Her Plan to Ruin the Arts Section
Lu, who identifies as an Elphaba sun, Brat moon, and Shrek rising, has rapidly become one of my favorite people.
Arts Vanity: What Should Be On Your Next Spotify Wrapped
Here are some metrics and features that aren’t on your Spotify Wrapped this year but could be interesting to know.
Arts Vanity: A Starving (Pre-Med) Artist’s Winter To-Do List
I’ve created a detailed to-do list to maximize my artistic output during this upcoming holiday season.
Arts Vanity: Sleuthing Sondheim, or A Thank You to Amy Wilkins & Others (Whoever You May Be)
I encourage everyone to annotate their scripts and scores. Your enigmatic scribbles can provide enjoyment or enlightenment for someone in the future.
Arts Vanity: The Top Ten Music Pieces I’ve Published This Year
I compiled a list of my ten favorite articles that I published. Here they are, in a particularly suggestive order.
Arts Vanity: Top 4 Gothic Stories That Would Benefit From an Immersive Experience
Here are the top four Gothic short stories that would benefit more from an immersive experience than from a screen adaptation.
Arts Vanity: A Reaction to My Top Songs of 2024 (LIVE)
This time, I will hit shuffle and react as I hear the music that made up most of the 89,679 minutes I spent with my headphones on this year.
Arts Vanity: The Case for Technicolor
Film is in a coloring crisis, where the beautifully colored cinema of old is being replaced with dingy and dark movies that all seem to have the same gray color scheme.
Arts Vanity: A Screenager’s Guide to the NYT Games
Read on for my tips, tricks, and thoughts on some of my favorite New York Times Games.