Theater
‘Fight Night’ Review: The Election’s a Stage, The Candidates, Actors (Literally)
“Fight Night,” an interactive theatrical election experience, arrived in the U.S. at the perfect time to poke and prod at the psyches of soon-to-be voters.
An Earnest Performance of ‘Shrek the Musical’
“Shrek the Musical” was an enjoyable show with some memorable high points, but the audience left wishing they had laughed more.
Hell is Other Cast Members: Why the One-Person Show?
In many ways, the solo performance is the most extreme showing of an actor’s prowess.
Harvard Theater: Fall 2024 Season Preview
Looking to attend musicals, plays, or theatrical shows at Harvard? Check out this round-up of campus theater productions running in Fall 2024!
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Review: The A.R.T. Keeps It Classic
Despite some creative shortcomings, the A.R.T.’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” supplements the emotional power of its tragedy with fantastic choreography.
‘Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing’ Review: A Raunchy, Rum-Fueled Night of Revelry
Shit-Faced Shakespeare doesn’t take itself too seriously, leaning into the farcical elements of the original with the help of an endless stream of alcohol.
Out of the Classroom and Into the Professional Theater, A.R.T.’s Harvard Interns Take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’
American Repertory Theater's “Romeo and Juliet" is hosting five Harvard College students as summer interns, giving them the chance to contribute their own ideas to the production.
Can’t Repeat the Past? A.R.T.’s ‘Gatsby’ Doesn’t Try To
“Gatsby” thrills audiences with its thematic sensibilities and reimagination of Fitzgerald’s classic novel, resulting in a musical that should not be missed.
Artist Profile: Caron S. Kim ’24 on Asian Visibility and Art’s Accessibility
Taking open pride in her FGLI background, Kim challenged the “unspoken pact” that prior experience is required to participate in the arts at Harvard.
American Repertory Theater Begins Construction on New Home in Harvard’s Allston Campus
Construction is underway on the new location of the American Repertory Theater in Harvard’s Allston campus.
‘Uncle Vanya’ Preserves Chekhov’s Hilarious, Dark, Tender Humanity for Today’s World
The contemporary setting of Heidi Schreck’s translation of “Uncle Vanya” feels so natural that one could miss the change entirely.
Artist Profile: Mimi Lien Designs the Unexpected in Sets for ‘Gatsby’ and Beyond
Lien's delight came from trying to connect the relations between people’s lives to physical space, which she described as “narrative and space coinciding.”
‘Shit-Faced Shakespeare’ is Shakespeare Shaken, Not Stirred
The first show was a disaster. “They got 10 minutes into the show, and [the drunk actor] absolutely passed out, completely immovable,” Milanowski said.
‘A Strange Loop’ Review: ‘Big, Black and Queer-Ass American Broadway’ Comes to Boston
Professionalism and personality shine in Speakeasy Stage and Front Porch Arts Collective’s production of Michael R. Jackson’s “A Strange Loop.”
Marianna Bassham on Love and Vulnerability in a Contemporary ‘Romeo and Juliet’
In her work, theater artist Marianna Bassham finds care and compassion in relationships between characters, even so-called enemies.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Eats
"Little Shop of Horrors" was hilarious and comedic, and despite a few technical hiccups, proved a fun and delightfully gory escape for its audience.
‘Speakeasy: The Faire’ Review: A Friday Night Comedy Extravaganza
"Speakeasy: The Faire" featured five stand-up comedians and musical performances and delivered a true reverie.
‘It’s A Date’ Revels in the Court of Public Judgment
"It's a Date" proves a cathartic experience for its spectators, who surely are all too familiar with the universal awkwardness of first dates.
‘Hadestown’ Review: A Musical Worthy of Immortalization
Anaïs Mitchell’s musical is sure to go down in theater history; a production worthy of the gods makes the tour unmissable.
Nymphia Wind Breathes New Life into Centuries of Asian Drag
Through drag, Wind invites examination of the unorthodox presentations of gender in the deep archives and hidden crannies of Asian storytelling.
‘Don Giovanni’ Preview: A Modern Don Giovanni For The 21st Century
Don Giovanni has been reimagined as a modern celebrity, as the characters around him are drawn into his antics in a world driven by social media.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Preview: A Campy, Gory, Mesmerizing Comedy Musical
Harvard is home to all sorts of mesmerizing flowers. Conspicuously absent, however, are giant, extraterrestrial, carnivorous flytrap-like plants.
Artist Profile: Isabella Madrigal ‘24 on the Cahuilla Community and Multidisciplinary Creativity
In high school, Madrigal wrote “Menil and Her Heart,” a play based on Cahuilla stories that tackles the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
Women Are Funny: Female Comedians That You Should Watch
Stand-up comedy is often seen as a boys’ club. Even so, female comedians are shining a spotlight on the issues that women face.