Theater
‘Eastbound’ Is a Celebration of Identity Through Dance
A joyous celebration of tradition, creativity, exploration, and freedom that seemed just as fun to perform as it was to watch.
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AADT's "Eastbound" premiered April 16 in the Lowell Lecture Hall. The show marked the group's return to in-person productions after a three-year hiatus.
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Review: A Captivating, Too Fast-Paced Musical
“There is no progress without sacrifice” — these words, narrated by Otis Williams (Marcus Paul James), capture the very essence of the musical “Ain’t too Proud.”
‘Parable of the Sower’ Review: An Afrofuturist Opera for the Apocalypse
The show breathes fresh air into the genre of opera while examining pressing social issues.
‘Truth or Consequences’: Carnivorous Motel Rooms, Allegorical Sci-Fi and the Bold Vision of Fresh Ink Theatre
The team at Fresh Ink hope that once “Truth or Consequences” opens, people will indeed read it, love it and share it. That is, if they aren’t devoured by a sentient motel room in the meantime.
Harvard Students Honor Asian Culture in Rewrite of Racist Operetta
Throughout the last weekend of March, students from the Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players transported audiences to London in the year 3070 through their musical “The Milk Made.”
‘The Milk Made’ Review: A Musical That Does Not Milk Clichés
All in all, the light-heartedness steals the spotlight at the expense of the story. The music, however, consistently shines.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Review: Play Deftly Delivers New Look on Beloved Tale
Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” masterfully delivers a new look on a classic tale.
‘The More You Know’ Preview: A Uniquely Harvard Musical
Based on Levine’s own high school experience, “The More You Know” is a story of self-worth and discovery that rings true for many Harvard students.
A Foray into German Theater: German 65 takes on ‘(R)evolution’
Putting on a play is never an easy feat. Imagine doing that in a language that you’re still learning, and where your final performance is graded.
LyLena D. Estabine ’24 on Faith, Community, and the Performing Arts
LyLena Estabine hopes, already a published author, now hopes to open the door to performing arts to as many other students as possible.
‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Review: Improv Troop Turns the Wackiest Suggestions Into the Biggest Laughs
With constant laughter shaped by audience suggestions, the show is uniquely suited for repeat viewing. Each performance promises new stories to explore and a fresh batch of jokes delivered by the all-star cast.
Artist Profile: Igor Golyak on ‘Artists For Ukraine’ and the Need to Act
For Golyak, taking action means taking what he does best — creating art — and bringing it out of the past and the realm of the fiction to the here and now.
Shakespeare Should Be Activism
Nothing screams cutting-edge activist theater like a Shakespeare play.
‘The Music Man’ Review: A Joyful Musical Theater Marathon That Could Have Gone That Extra Mile
What the revival lacks in originality, it makes up for with a breathtaking ensemble. The audience might not leave the theater smarter, but at least they leave it happier.
