Arts & Culture
Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.
Bringing Korean Stories to Life
Composer Julia Riew writes the musicals she needed to see.
See musician Derrick Ashong in a new video on the Wall Street Journal website
The musician appears on Oprah Radio and WSJ Online.
Natalie Portman wins best actress, and other Harvard tie-ins at the Oscars
The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.
New musical satire CD "Broadsides" by John Forster and Tom Chapin
A new CD of "op-ed pieces with key signatures"
Richard Dyer profiles New York Philharmonic conductor Alan Gilbert
Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard
Profile of actor and playwright Wallace Shawn
Ubiquitous on film and TV, Wallace Shawn writes plays that pack the house—with 20.
Video clips from Wallace Shawn's films and interviews
Interviews, a reading from a play, and a memorable scene from The Princess Bride.
Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender
Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.
Video: conductor Alan Gilbert has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic
Conductor Alan Gilbert ’89 has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic. In this video selection, see how.
Music and Lyrics
Clips from the career of librettist John Weidman ’68, including a Sesame Street sketch, excerpts from Assassins, and Weidman's reflections on works staged at Lincoln Center
Profile of singer-songwriter David Berkeley
Singer David Berkeley's songs glow with a strange light.