Theater
Artist Profile: Julia K. Grullon ’24 on Stage Managing as a Catalyst for Artistic Growth
Grullon lives and leads by example to ensure that everyone feels welcome in Harvard’s theater spaces. Her genuine concern for the well-being of others at the individual, communal, and global levels is perhaps the greatest strength of her leadership.
Best Musicals To Listen To: A Taste of Theatrical Excellence Without the Hassle
Broadway or touring cast shows are not always accessible or easy to attend — but these musical theater soundtracks are great to listen to in lieu of securing yourself a seat in the theater.
Wicked Retrospective: A Shiz University 20th-Year Reunion
As “Wicked” moves out of its own teenage years, solidifying the show as a timeless classic, the college backdrop continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
‘Frozen’ Review: A Captivating Musical That Will Melt Your Heart
Disney’s “Frozen” is a fabulous theatrical spectacle for all ages. While the special effects are astonishing, the show’s most successful element is its attention to detail.
The Black Playwrights’ Festival: Celebrating Black Artists, Stories, and Community
BlackCAST's annual festival demonstrated the beauty of creating art in community while also highlighting individual playwrights' unique voices.
Artist Profile: Comedian Josh Caven ’24 is Bad at Sports but Good on Teams
From Caven’s point of view, technical theater, improv, and stand-up have one primary element in common: the opportunity for collaboration.
‘The Addams Family” Musical: A Problematic Portrayal of Hispanic Accents
It is important for theatermakers — particularly at a family theater — to be conscious of the message they send to their young audiences with their use of the Hispanic accent.
‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Preview: Seductive, Thrilling, Complex
The team behind "Jekyll and Hyde" aims to present a nuanced take on the show, venturing beyond the figures of Jekyll and Hyde, embracing character depth, and giving justice to the musical’s technical complexity.
A Black Woman’s Analysis of ‘Wicked’ The Musical: Examining Elphaba’s Story 20 Years Later
More than the beautiful score and mystical spectacle, "Wicked" tells a story that can resonate with many Black women — demonstrated through Elphaba's development and realization of her own power and strength in spite of villainization.
‘Hamlet’ Preview: Psychology and Tragedy
Hyperion Shakespeare Company's production of "Hamlet" aims to emphasize the characters’ interpersonal relationships and subsequent mental health struggles.
‘Heathers’ Review: Hits the Croquet Ball Out of the Park
“Heathers” consistently remains on top of its game throughout the show. Pallotta’s production pulls off every joke, note, and beat, while its clever, fresh design enriches the story’s deeper themes.
‘White House Princess’ Preview: Theodore Roosevelt’s Wild Child
From jazz numbers to delicate lyricism to a classic presidential-feeling style, "White House Princess" is an overall contemporary show includes moments of tenderness, anger, and laughter.
‘La Clemenza di Tito’ Review: A Contemporary Take on the Mozart Classic
Opera del West makes a stalwart effort to add a present-day, American twist to Mozart’s final opera. Unfortunately, it tries to do too much, leaving its efforts underdeveloped.
Artist Profile: Phil Chan on Reimagination and Resilience
Phil Chan aims to improve Asian representation in the performing arts; He reimagines classic works by shaping the stories to center Asian culture.
Artist Profile: Mira-Rose J. Kingsbury Lee ’24 on Storytelling and ‘Atalanta’
Mira-Rose J. Kingsbury Lee '24, writer and director of the new musical "Atalanta," discusses the decade-long development of her "passion project" and how she aims to empower others through storytelling.
‘We Are The Land’ Review: A Reclamation of Culture and a Testimony to Survival
Even in moments of complete darkness, the campfire flickers and gleams throughout the performance — showing that even in extreme trials, the voices cannot be erased.
‘DIASPORA!’ Review: Delivers on its Big Dreams
New Rep Theatre’s “DIASPORA!” delivers on its big dreams without leaving Boston’s backyard.
‘Assassins’ Review: Balancing Terror and Comedy
Lyric Stage's “Assassins” is seamless. There is never a dull moment, and the show is guaranteed to leave audiences speechless.
‘Fat Ham’ Leaves Audiences Feeling Lighter
The Huntington’s gripping and hilarious “Fat Ham” is a well-done, must-see show that engages and enchants audiences. It’s funny, it’s fresh, and it’s delicious food for thought.
‘Monkey’ Review: A Delightful Failed Experiment
White Snake Projects' transmedia opera "Monkey: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable" is strongest in the few moments it allows the audience to breathe.
Shit-faced Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ Review: A Night of Drunken Drama
While only one cast member was inebriated, the rest of the cast was undeniably under the influence of her antics. Shit-faced Shakespeare's "Macbeth" allows laughter and chaos to take center stage, leaving behind the somber complexity of the traditional tragedy.
‘Circé’ Review: A Re-Enchantment Through Greek Mythology and French Baroque Opera
"Circé" uses the power of opera to enchant audiences in the contemporary era, bringing imagination to life.
‘Madama Butterfly’ Review: A Vision of Metamorphosis
Butterfly’s wings may have been pinned, but she eventually flies away, in control of her own past.
‘The Half-God of Rainfall’ Storms into Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center
With its skillful script and stunning production, "The Half-God of Rainfall" is a slam-dunk hit.