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Artist Spotlight: Sam Wu '17
Student composer Sam Wu '17 chats with the Crimson about his work and future aspirations.
Exploring Narrative and Movement in "Akasha"
This weekend, the Institute of Contemporary Art's "Akasha" focused on the nuances and beauty of Kuchipudi, a classical Indian dance form.
'Civilization and its Discontents' a Cosmopolitan Journey
“Discontent and Its Civilizations” tells a story, or perhaps a series of mini-stories, that may feel relatable, especially to those who have had the experience of feeling like an outsider and wondering where they belonged.
'A Quiet Place' Overcomes Constraints
Plays often rely on elaborate lighting, lavish costumes, and richly decorated sets to entertain; “A Quiet Place” featured none of these. But, in spite of some elements that made the play feel unfinished, this 80-minute production was never boring.
'Assassins' Brings to Life John Wilkes Booth Among Others
John Wilkes Booth, Guiseppe Zangara and Charles Guiteau. These are the names from history textbooks—men who tried to assassinate American presidents. They are also the subjects of a new Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club production that will open at the Oberon on Friday, Dec. 5th.
'Rosewater' Redefines Journalism
Journalist Maziar Bahari speaks to The Crimson about Jon Stewart's directorial debut, entitled "Rosewater," a portrayal of Bahari's imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Iranian government.
'Spring Awakening' Goes Back to Its Roots
“Totally Fucked” and “Mama Who Bore Me.” These are the songs of teenage angst, from a musical that made Broadway seem more modern to a millennium generation that had previously written it off: “Spring Awakening.” But Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s current production of “Spring Awakening” is the play, not the musical many are familiar with.
Why Exactly Is Beyoncé ‘Flawless’?
December 13, 2013. It’s just after midnight, and Beyoncé has released her fifth solo album that she managed to keep secret until its reveal in 119 countries.