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.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne
The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.
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.
Storytelling with Sondheim: a profile of librettist John Weidman
Librettist John Weidman writes books for the best.
The film "Black Swan" has Harvard creators behind it
A tense thriller, with ballerinas
Video: a clip from "Black Swan," starring Natalie Portman '03
View a clip from Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman ’03 and directed by Darren Aronofsky ’91.
Set designer Derek McLane speaks at Harvard October 14
Award-winning theatrical set designer Derek McLane ’80 will speak about his work at Harvard on October 14.