Theater
Can’t Repeat the Past? A.R.T.’s ‘Gatsby’ Doesn’t Try To
“Gatsby” thrills audiences with its thematic sensibilities and reimagination of Fitzgerald’s classic novel, resulting in a musical that should not be missed.
Artist Profile: Caron S. Kim ’24 on Asian Visibility and Art’s Accessibility
Taking open pride in her FGLI background, Kim challenged the “unspoken pact” that prior experience is required to participate in the arts at Harvard.
American Repertory Theater Begins Construction on New Home in Harvard’s Allston Campus
Construction is underway on the new location of the American Repertory Theater in Harvard’s Allston campus.
‘Uncle Vanya’ Preserves Chekhov’s Hilarious, Dark, Tender Humanity for Today’s World
The contemporary setting of Heidi Schreck’s translation of “Uncle Vanya” feels so natural that one could miss the change entirely.
Artist Profile: Mimi Lien Designs the Unexpected in Sets for ‘Gatsby’ and Beyond
Lien's delight came from trying to connect the relations between people’s lives to physical space, which she described as “narrative and space coinciding.”
‘Shit-Faced Shakespeare’ is Shakespeare Shaken, Not Stirred
The first show was a disaster. “They got 10 minutes into the show, and [the drunk actor] absolutely passed out, completely immovable,” Milanowski said.
‘A Strange Loop’ Review: ‘Big, Black and Queer-Ass American Broadway’ Comes to Boston
Professionalism and personality shine in Speakeasy Stage and Front Porch Arts Collective’s production of Michael R. Jackson’s “A Strange Loop.”
Marianna Bassham on Love and Vulnerability in a Contemporary ‘Romeo and Juliet’
In her work, theater artist Marianna Bassham finds care and compassion in relationships between characters, even so-called enemies.
‘Speakeasy: The Faire’ Review: A Friday Night Comedy Extravaganza
"Speakeasy: The Faire" featured five stand-up comedians and musical performances and delivered a true reverie.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Eats
"Little Shop of Horrors" was hilarious and comedic, and despite a few technical hiccups, proved a fun and delightfully gory escape for its audience.
‘It’s A Date’ Revels in the Court of Public Judgment
"It's a Date" proves a cathartic experience for its spectators, who surely are all too familiar with the universal awkwardness of first dates.
Nymphia Wind Breathes New Life into Centuries of Asian Drag
Through drag, Wind invites examination of the unorthodox presentations of gender in the deep archives and hidden crannies of Asian storytelling.
‘Hadestown’ Review: A Musical Worthy of Immortalization
Anaïs Mitchell’s musical is sure to go down in theater history; a production worthy of the gods makes the tour unmissable.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Preview: A Campy, Gory, Mesmerizing Comedy Musical
Harvard is home to all sorts of mesmerizing flowers. Conspicuously absent, however, are giant, extraterrestrial, carnivorous flytrap-like plants.
