Theater
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An Open Letter to the Ballet Community
For an art form built up among aristocrats with a history of exclusivity and racism, this should have been, and must be, a major warning bell. Yet as America erupted in pain and outrage, the ballet world failed to react.
Rosie O’Donnell Brings Light After Broadway Goes Dark with a Virtual Actors Fund Benefit
To provide aid during a difficult time, Rosie O’Donnell, a comedian, actress, and author, brought back her 25-time Emmy Award-winning “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” for one night only.
‘Richard III Would Be In Adams’ And Other Things ‘Exit; Pursued By a Bear’ Can Tell Us About Harvard
Another actor lurched over from under the table, took a sip from the bowl, then finished off the wine, an action Harvard discourages in the wake of Coronavirus, per prior university emails.
‘Richard III Would Be In Adams’ And Other Things ‘Exit; Pursued By a Bear’ Can Tell Us About Harvard
Another actor lurched over from under the table, took a sip from the bowl, then finished off the wine, an action Harvard discourages in the wake of coronavirus, per University email.
Portrait of an Artist: Jessica M. Moore ’21 and Jakob L. Gilbert ’21
The Harvard Crimson sat down with playwrights Jessica M. Moore ’21 and Jakob L. Gilbert ’21 to learn more about the process of creating the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ “Mean Ghouls.”
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ ‘Mean Ghouls’ Builds a World And Then Shatters It Into A Thousand Beautiful Pieces
Through its tailored script, breathtaking performance, and intricate staging, “Mean Ghouls” builds a mystical world then ruptures it in a mesmerizing act of liberation.
Boston Ballet’s ‘rEVOLUTION’ Renders the Classics Revolutionary
The works show off the incredible virtuosity of Boston Ballet’s dancers who, in turn, perfectly capture the revolutionary excitement of these contemporary works.
‘Gloria: A Life’ is a Moving and Inspirational Call to Action
As shocking and elegant as Steinem herself, the show is a beautiful tribute to a trailblazing activist and the women’s movement to which she has been and always will be integral.
What ‘Deal Me Out’ Lacks in Splendor, It Makes Up For In Mario Kart
“Deal Me Out” is an allegorical retelling of the 2016 election more representative of the oppressive mundanity of time than the problems associated with “following the rules.”
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story: The Legacy of ‘Hamilton’ Five Years Later
“Hamilton,” the inimitable and original musical that revolutionized both Broadway and American popular culture as we know it, turned five years old this year.
That’s On Period: Handel and Haydn Society Gives Evocative Fortepiano Concert
Period orchestras like H+H provide concert-goers with the experience of what a piece might have sounded like centuries ago at the premiere.
‘Bright Half Life’ Marries Prose and Concept
Often, divorce is narravitized as a failure, a project gone awry. “Bright Half Life” contests that depiction.
Portrait of an Artist: Kevin O’Hare, Director of the Royal Ballet
The Harvard Crimson spoke with O’Hare about his vision for the company, the company's new cinema program, and the future of ballet on film.
The Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is Serious Fun
From its adorable groups of young dancers to its mesmerizing principals, the Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” has something for everyone.
Luminarium Dance Company Lives up to Their Name
Luminarium Dance Company used innovative lighting and props to enrich brand new choreography centered on climate change and womanhood.
‘An Iliad’ Roars Against Rage
“An Iliad” is a tale told by an immortal, full of shadow and fire, undulating through time and tone in search of peace.
A.R.T.’s ‘Moby Dick’ Gets Lost in Its Own Production
In efforts to bring modernity to this colossal 19th-century work, the musical loses sight of many of Herman Melville’s original themes.
Modern American History Meets Opera in ‘Fellow Travelers’
Effectively utilizing the DC backdrop, "Fellow Travelers" personifies the suspicion and mayhem of the McCarthy era through a compelling love story.
Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players Present their Fresh and Humorous Update of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’
Even in its 13th iteration at Harvard, “H.M.S Pinafore” can still make an audience burst into laughter with every joke.
‘the smuggler’: A 9000-Word Rhyming Exploration of Immigration and the American Dream
Created by Ronán Noone, “the smuggler” puts Tim Finnegan (Billy Meleady), an Irish immigrant, alone and center stage to tell his story and critique the idealized “American Dream.”
From Leipzig To Boston: Anna Luisa Volkwein and Ole Heiland On Making Music Across Continents
Violinist Anna Luisa Volkwein and tubist Ole Heiland spoke about their experiences studying with two world-class orchestras and performing in the United States as German musicians.
‘M. Butterfly’ Animates a Classic Play with Creativity and Care
“M. Butterfly” works through difficult topics of Asian identity with finesse, asking audiences to consider how their prejudices about Asians fit into larger Western perceptions of the East.
20 Years Later, 'Rent' Extends Its Lease
At the Boch Center’s Shubert Theater, “Rent” retells the story of self-identified bohemians who, via the power of friendship, fight rising living costs, AIDS, and the Man.
‘The Spongebob Musical’ Tour Brings Boston ‘The Best Day Ever’
The brand new tour cast of The Spongebob Musical reminded audiences at the Boch Center why Spongebob Squarepants is loved across generations.