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2hollis Concert Review: Energy Brought to the Roadrunner Stage
By Najya S. Gause •
The buzz in the air remained long after the lights turned back on. Fans left the venue with wet hair and bruises — a sign of an evening well spent.
Books

‘The House of Beauty’ Review: A Revitalizing Revision of a Capitalist Crisis

“The House of Beauty” offers comfort and inspiration for readers between its harrowing yet necessary anecdotes and statistics.

Music

Leith Ross Concert Review: Celebrating Leithween with Love, Grief, and Hope

By Maia M. Abed
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Ross allowed their emotions to seep into the hearts of whoever was lucky enough to listen, masterfully crafting a show that transported the listener.

Film

‘The Mastermind’ Review: Kelly Reichardt Thought This Through

“The Mastermind,” as a niche experiment for Kelly Reichardt and the genre, will likely remain underrated, but it is one of the better films of the year.

On Campus

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Review: A Dazzling Reminder to Follow Your Dreams

After seeing “Merrily We Roll Along,” audiences never would have guessed that this show by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth infamously flopped in 1981.

Artist Profile: Sanjna Needs to Create

Sanjna's commitment to music as a full-time college student demonstrates how, to her, music creation is more of a necessity than a hobby.

Metro Arts

Jill Lepore Discusses New Book ‘We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution’ and the Future of American Democracy

By Dailan Xu
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On Oct. 6, First Parish Church was packed for Jill Lepore’s talk on her new book, “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.”

Leith Ross Concert Review: Celebrating Leithween with Love, Grief, and Hope

By Maia M. Abed
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Ross allowed their emotions to seep into the hearts of whoever was lucky enough to listen, masterfully crafting a show that transported the listener.

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Film

‘Bugonia’ Review: Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dialogue is Awkward and Brilliant

In this film, beauty and disgust coexist.

On Campus

‘The Addams Family’ Review: A Grave Success

“The Addams Family” proved that sometimes a little morbidity — and a whole lot of musical talent — can breathe new life into the most macabre family on stage.

Music

Magdalena Bay Concert Review: Building the World of Their Dreams

By Sophie Tung
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The duo blended their dreamlike aesthetics with pure fun, providing audience members with a sensory feast.

Theater

Is Broadway Back? The Question Haunting the 2025-26 Season

Broadway producers are struggling as much as ever with the balance between art and commerce as they fumble their way towards a formula for success.

Music

Gigi Perez Concert Review: In Boston, In Every Life

Gigi Perez did not simply perform these songs for her fans, she embraced the emotion of each of them wholeheartedly.

Music

Laufey Concert Review: A Masterclass in Sentimental Whimsy

Laufey’s show never wavered from the whimsical world it aimed to transport audiences to, all while taking them through an emotional rollercoaster.