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‘SAW The Musical’ Review: Where Horror Meets Humor
By Anmol K. Grewal •
The parodic musical adaptation of "Saw" speaks to the characters’ pop culture canonization, made completely wacky by their own unconventional love story.
Theater

‘Spurned: A Wild West Tale of Love, Revenge, and Assless Chaps’ Preview: This Is Not Your Father’s Western

“Spurned,” an original student musical, is a romp through the Wild West that wants its audience members to have a good time.

Arts

A New Spot on the Fashion Map: The Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion Show

If this show indicates the creativity and design that Boston has to offer, this city could be next up for fashion designers.

Books

‘Remember You Will Die’ Review: A Bold, Yet Disjointed Confrontation of Death

"Remember You Will Die" is an ambitious, genre-bending, and ultimately unsuccessful reflection on endings and the finality of death.

On Campus

Live Calligraphy in the Courtyard: Chinese Artist Wang Dongling Performs ‘Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow’ at the Harvard Art Museums

By Dailan Xu
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“Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪) was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese calligraphy artist Wang Dongling.

‘Gold Over America Tour’ Review: A Golden Opportunity to Experience Gold-Level Gymnastics

As gold confetti engulfed the stadium in the finale, it was clear that the “Gold Over America” tour had delivered on its promise: celebrating the golden moments of gymnastics, performance, hard work, and passion.

Columns

Witching Out in Salem

Every October, the quaint city of Salem — only an hour outside of Boston by car or train — is transformed into a premier location for Halloween haunts

I Could Literally Be in Italy Right Now

But the Harvard ecosystem walks a fine line between fully immersing us in our studies and entirely overwhelming us to the point of giving up. This is precisely the reason I found myself studying abroad in Florence last semester.

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Music

‘Winning Streak’ Review: Jelly Roll’s Got Himself a Winner

The song is in first-person perspective, providing a deeply intimate window into Jelly Roll’s personal struggles with alcoholism and addiction.

Music

Remembering Liam Payne and His Success

In the aftermath of Payne’s death, we acknowledge the mark he left on the music industry through his time as a member of One Direction and as a solo artist.

Music

Maggie Rogers Concert Review: A Dazzling Performance that Excelled on Every Front

While it is no surprise that a Grammy-nominated artist would put on a dazzling performance, Rogers takes it to the next level.

On Campus

A Midsemester Night’s Concert: Harvard Bach Society Misses the Mark

If there was one thing that this concert delivered on, it was displaying the strong link between Shakespeare’s play and Mendelssohn’s music.

Film

‘It’s What’s Inside’ Review: Dark, Twisted, But a Little Tangled

“It’s What’s Inside” isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s satisfying enough to hit the spot.

Books

‘The Comfort of Crows’ Review: Masterfully Reintroducing the World as We Know It

“The Comfort of Crows” dives deep into what it means to be alive, portrayed through Renkl’s vulnerability with her readers and her environment.

Music

Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Over and Out’ Tour Review: A Vibrant Final Ride Through Classic Hits

The legendary songs of Electric Light Orchestra — and the impassioned support of fans — will live on.

Theater

‘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.