Harvard Ramps Up Fundraising as Research Cuts Deepen

This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration 

by Nina Pasquini

Shawn's “Marie and Bruce” Opens

A revival of Wallace Shawn's 1979 play Marie and Bruce has opened in New York City.

Lepore and Longfellow

The historian reexamines the poet.

Shakespeare's Finale, by Brustein

Robert Brustein's trilogy of Shakespeare plays reaches completion.

Media-maniac Derrick Ashong

The musician appears on Oprah Radio and WSJ Online.

Frank Rich to Leave New York Times

The political and cultural columnist is headed to New York magazine.

Oscar Does a Plié to Natalie Portman

The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.

Out of Place?

An exhibition asks the meaning of things.

by Christopher Reed

Volleys in F# Major

A new CD of "op-ed pieces with key signatures"

Chapter and Verse

Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words