Theater
‘Becoming a Man’ Preview: One Man’s Transition, a Community of Change
To move from the page to the stage, “Becoming a Man” takes on new physical artistry and is uncompromisingly real.
‘The Interrobangers’ Review: The Mystery of the Plot Underwhelms
The plot attempts to leave watchers puzzled, but perhaps takes a step too far by leaving them asking: What is happening?
‘John Proctor is the Villain’ Review: An All-Around Triumph
"John Proctor is the Villain" provides profundity and levity, which neither detract from nor clash with each other, but instead enhance the show.
‘Falstaff’ Review: Mirth, Magic, and Miscommunications Galore
With its production of "Falstaff," the Harvard College Opera proved, once again, that opera can retain its classic humor while experimenting with modernity.
‘The Most Beautiful Sound I Ever Heard’: The Best Love Songs from Musical Theater
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy some of the best love songs from musical theater, listed below!
Grace H. Allen ’24 on Her Directorial Debut and Teamwork
Though Allen juggles varsity athletics and pre-med requirements on top of her work in the arts, she is confident that she "will never stop performing."
Harvard Theater: Spring 2024 Season Preview
Looking to attend musicals, plays, or operas at Harvard this spring? Check out this round-up of campus theater productions running in Spring 2024!
‘Moulin Rouge: The Musical’ Is for the Dreamers, Bohemians, and Lovers
“Moulin Rouge: The Musical” is a spectacle of grandeur, artistry, and the lively spirit of burlesque.
Penn & Teller Live Review: With Flourishes, Jokes, and a Sprinkle of Magic, Penn & Teller Mostly Succeed in their Family-Oriented Show
Shedding the traditional mystique of a magic show, some of the more intriguing segments came in the form of explanations.
Artist Profile: Sophie Garrigus ’25 on Laughter, Levity, and Love
Garrigus’s commitment to finding humor in the human experience shines through, making her a dynamic force in the world of performing arts.
Barry Keoghan Named Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Academy Award-nominated Irish actor Barry Keoghan will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2024 Man of the Year, according to a Friday announcement.
Artist Profile: Matthew W. Cole ’24 on the Balancing Act of Stand-up Comedy
Matthew Cole is an artistic multi-hyphenate, but comedy has emerged as a natural and consistent focus.
Best Musicals Turned Movies: The Shows Made Better on the Silver Screen
Several film adaptations of musical theater utilize the cinematic landscape to enrich storylines and narrative universes in ways that are impossible to achieve in live performances.
Theater, Dance, & Media’s ‘CELLS,’ In Cast Perspectives
Five student performers speak on their experiences in "CELLS," the Fall 2023 Harvard department of Theater, Dance, & Media production.
Artist Profile: Josh R. Hillers ’24 on Communication and Connection Through Tech Theater
Hillers always aims to make his production environments “safe and welcome” so that everyone can appreciate and enjoy the process.