Crimson staff writer
Ria S. Cuéllar-Koh
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The Show Must Go On: Tech Week Vignettes from The Crimson’s Arts Board
Tech week, also known as “Hell Week,” is the week before a theater production’s opening when everything needs to come together.
‘Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)’ Review: Emotional Projections
Zoë Kim’s autobiographical one-woman play ponders how to lead with love when your family denies it.
From Cartoons to Cannibalism: Spooky TV Shows to Watch on Halloween
Whether you’re looking for a thriller, a lighthearted paranormal comedy, or a grotesque storyline, there’s truly something here for everyone.
‘Gershwin Brothers’ Two Political Satire Musicals in Concert’ Review: Bites Off More Than It Can Chew But Still Goes Down Easy
The concert embraced extreme timeliness with a double bill of musical satires about presidential elections with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.
Latine Authors to Celebrate This National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with an assortment of influential Latine authors.
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.
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.”
‘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.”
‘We’re Here’: Putting Together a Queer Comeback
In the face of increasing drag bans and anti-trans legislation, HBO’s “We’re Here” has never been more prescient.
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.
Best Murals in Boston: Bostonian Brushstrokes Make the City a Brighter Place
Boston’s murals serve as a delightful contemporary showcase of skill and imbue the city with creative ambiance.
‘Swanna in Love’ Review: Girlhood at Its Most Grotesque
In “Swanna in Love,” Jennifer Belle depicts female growth emerging from rather rotten experiences, capitalizing on believable teenage voice.
‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ Review: Participatory Poignancy
Sometimes windmilling his arms, sometimes gallivanting around the theater, Ortlieb revels in the show’s extremities with humor and extravagance.
‘The Most Beautiful Sound I Ever Heard’: The Best Love Songs from Musical Theater
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy some of the best love songs from musical theater, listed below!
