Charles E. Kirsch
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Tanner A. B. Quirk ’29 on Artistry, Applause, and Arabesques
Quirk’s energy — as his career has shown — is boundless, and the Harvard arts scene is a lucky beneficiary.
‘Stereophonic’ Review: Time to Start Again, Again
The emotional rollercoaster of “Stereophonic” is just one reason why each moment of the play’s three hour runtime is unfailingly engrossing.
‘We Had a World’ Review: Joshua Harmon’s Intimate Masterwork Soars at The Huntington Theatre
A play’s success depends on its ability to survive through time, and The Huntington’s compelling production proves that “We Had a World” is universal.
‘English Teacher’ Season 2 Review: Voice of a Generation
The show doesn’t deal in one-dimensional characters.
‘Something Exquisite You’ll Want to Visit’: The Highlights of “Wicked” Trivia Night at the Huntington
In a series of questions, split into seven rounds, the almost 50 Wicked superfans who attended the event were asked to test their knowledge.
‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Review: Marriage, Mothers, and Mishegas
“Nobody Wants This” lovingly embraces the cliches of the romcom genre.
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.
‘Comedy is Not the End Goal’: Sam Kissajukian Embraces the Interdisciplinary in ‘300 Paintings’
"Comedy is a great way to create accessibility — if you can keep people laughing, it stops their defense mechanisms from going up," Kissajukian said.
“And Just Like That…” Series Finale Review: Down the Toilet
“And Just Like That…” made a conscious choice to stay stuck in the past, and there it will most likely remain.
‘The History of Sound’ Review: Firing On All Cylinders
Mescal and O’Connor bring these unconventional men to life in vivid and powerful ways.