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Isabelle A. Lu
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Poets that Speak to Us: Vignettes for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. As the month comes to a close, celebrate the lasting impression of Crimson Arts writers favorite poets.
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.
‘First-Year Musical: The Kids Are All Right’ Review: A ’70s Throwback With Humor and Heart
“The Kids Are All Right” was a fun blast to the past that embodied the ’70s through groovy music, tons of quirky characters, and a classic feel-good story.
Spring (is) Awakening: The Best Broadway Songs for Spring
Here are an array of show tunes that cover the wide spectrum of feelings that spring ushers in!
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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!