Theater
‘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.
‘Thirst’ Review: The Immigrant Limbo Between Ambition and Anxiety
"Thirst" is real and raw, aptly leaving audiences with what its title promises: a lingering sense of unquenched thirst.
Artist Profile: Doug G. Fitch ’81 on Eclectic Artistry and Defying Boundaries
Throughout his career, Fitch has worked as an visual artist, actor, architect, puppeteer, set and costume designer, and stage director — not to mention a short detour to culinary school.
Artist Profile: Matthew A. Aucoin ’12 on Music Composition From Harvard to ‘Eurydice’
"I always wanted to treat the piano as a box of crayons with which I could color and make things up,” Aucoin said.
‘Evil Dead The Musical HD’ Review: A Reimagining of the Cult Classic Hit
The show’s campy musical numbers bring a distinct liveliness to the archetypal characters of the “Evil Dead” universe.
‘Becoming a Man’ Preview: One Man’s Transition, a Community of Change
To move from the page to the stage, “Becoming a Man” takes on new physical artistry and is uncompromisingly real.
‘John Proctor is the Villain’ Review: An All-Around Triumph
"John Proctor is the Villain" provides profundity and levity, which neither detract from nor clash with each other, but instead enhance the show.
‘The Interrobangers’ Review: The Mystery of the Plot Underwhelms
The plot attempts to leave watchers puzzled, but perhaps takes a step too far by leaving them asking: What is happening?
‘Falstaff’ Review: Mirth, Magic, and Miscommunications Galore
With its production of "Falstaff," the Harvard College Opera proved, once again, that opera can retain its classic humor while experimenting with modernity.
Grace H. Allen ’24 on Her Directorial Debut and Teamwork
Though Allen juggles varsity athletics and pre-med requirements on top of her work in the arts, she is confident that she "will never stop performing."
‘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!
‘Moulin Rouge: The Musical’ Is for the Dreamers, Bohemians, and Lovers
“Moulin Rouge: The Musical” is a spectacle of grandeur, artistry, and the lively spirit of burlesque.
Penn & Teller Live Review: With Flourishes, Jokes, and a Sprinkle of Magic, Penn & Teller Mostly Succeed in their Family-Oriented Show
Shedding the traditional mystique of a magic show, some of the more intriguing segments came in the form of explanations.
Harvard Theater: Spring 2024 Season Preview
Looking to attend musicals, plays, or operas at Harvard this spring? Check out this round-up of campus theater productions running in Spring 2024!
Artist Profile: Sophie Garrigus ’25 on Laughter, Levity, and Love
Garrigus’s commitment to finding humor in the human experience shines through, making her a dynamic force in the world of performing arts.
Barry Keoghan Named Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Academy Award-nominated Irish actor Barry Keoghan will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2024 Man of the Year, according to a Friday announcement.
Topdog or Underdog: The Most Popular and Most Forgotten ‘I Want’ Songs
An "I Want" song allows the audience to further understand a character and their story. Here is a ranking of the most well-known “I Want” songs and those that deserve more attention.
Artist Profile: Josh R. Hillers ’24 on Communication and Connection Through Tech Theater
Hillers always aims to make his production environments “safe and welcome” so that everyone can appreciate and enjoy the process.
‘BLKS’ Review: Relatable, Energetic, Vibrant, and Uplifting
Achieving its goal to mirror Black queer women of the present day, “BLKS” told a relatable story full of humor and heart.
‘Chicago’ Review: An Intricate Emotional Dance
The musical’s flamboyance proves tasteful and elegant, and the actors’ faithful rendition of this character-driven story captivates audiences.
Theater, Dance, & Media’s ‘CELLS,’ In Cast Perspectives
Five student performers speak on their experiences in "CELLS," the Fall 2023 Harvard department of Theater, Dance, & Media production.
Artist Profile: Matthew W. Cole ’24 on the Balancing Act of Stand-up Comedy
Matthew Cole is an artistic multi-hyphenate, but comedy has emerged as a natural and consistent focus.
Artist Profile: Adrienne Chan ’25 — Choreography as a Relationship, Dance as its Language
Chan believes the dance can exist as an independent art form and communicate significant meaning. To her, choreography is a relationship, and dance is a language.
Best Musicals Turned Movies: The Shows Made Better on the Silver Screen
Several film adaptations of musical theater utilize the cinematic landscape to enrich storylines and narrative universes in ways that are impossible to achieve in live performances.
Artist Profile: Claire Yoo '23 Has Fun and Makes Fun
"It’s so fun to do comedy, and to do something that makes people happy," Yoo said.