Theater
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Review: A Champion of a Production
To use the title in a sentence: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was a stellar syzygy of production and participation.
Alingon Mitra ’08 On the Nuances of Comedy and Humor as Human Connection
Mitra is a comedian who not only understands the behavior and emotions that generate great sets, but is deeply aware of what humor can do for the soul.
Taking the Stage: Our Favorite Theater Roles Vignettes
Here are some of our writers’ favorite memories on stage, and the ways that they fell in love with performing.
Artist Profile: Caitlin A. Beirne ’25 — From Disney Cruises to Spelling Bees, Caitlin Beirne is Living the Dream
Despite Beirne's vast experience as a performer, she continues to find new ways to push herself and explore new arenas.
‘Constellations’ Preview: A Love Story in a Multiverse
Quantum mechanics and the multiverse theory feature prominently in the play, so much so that the production staff includes a physics specialist.
‘Cost Of Living’ Review: The Agony of Taking Care and Being Taken Care Of
“Cost Of Living” is unique in the fact that it does not simply cause the audience to merely sympathize with the characters — they relate to them.
‘Medea: The Musical’: Greek Antiquity’s Femme Fatale Takes Center Stage
"Medea: The Musical" does not necessarily depict Medea as a villain or a hero, but rather, a woman fighting for power in the patriarchal society of antiquity.
Boston Lyric Opera Reinvents the Orpheus Myth with ‘Eurydice’
In the age of contemporaries like “Hadestown,” a modern retelling of the “Eurydice” myth is as timely as it is timeless.
‘Girl From the North Country’ Review: Moving Songs, Stationary Dialogue
“Girl From the North Country” achieves what any jukebox musical sets out to do: It elevates well-known music by framing it within an original setting.
‘Medea: The Musical’ Preview: Antiquity’s ‘Gone Girl’ Lets Ancient Female Rage Loose
Medea’s story carries the potential to be a subversive feminist tale precisely because of its female rage — still socially unsettling nearly 2000 years later.
‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ Review: Participatory Poignancy
Sometimes windmilling his arms, sometimes gallivanting around the theater, Ortlieb revels in the show’s extremities with humor and extravagance.
Artist Profile: Doug G. Fitch ’81 on Eclectic Artistry and Defying Boundaries
Throughout his career, Fitch has worked as an visual artist, actor, architect, puppeteer, set and costume designer, and stage director — not to mention a short detour to culinary school.
‘Thirst’ Review: The Immigrant Limbo Between Ambition and Anxiety
"Thirst" is real and raw, aptly leaving audiences with what its title promises: a lingering sense of unquenched thirst.
Artist Profile: Matthew A. Aucoin ’12 on Music Composition From Harvard to ‘Eurydice’
"I always wanted to treat the piano as a box of crayons with which I could color and make things up,” Aucoin said.
‘Evil Dead The Musical HD’ Review: A Reimagining of the Cult Classic Hit
The show’s campy musical numbers bring a distinct liveliness to the archetypal characters of the “Evil Dead” universe.
‘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.