Performing Arts

Harvard’s stages and studios come alive in this collection of music, theater, and performance coverage.

Cambridge Once Fought Harvard’s DNA Research. Now There’s a Play About It.

A theatrical reenactment explores a 1976 clash between science and democracy.

by Laurel M. Shugart

Creative Vulnerability and Childish Joy

A Harvard singing class that's about more than music

by Julie Chung

Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge Are Hasty Pudding’s Man and Woman of the Year

The honorees will visit Cambridge next week for a parade, a show, and a (loving) roast.

by Nancy Walecki

Raising Young Voices

Boston Children's Chorus 2023 season

by Nell Porter-Brown

Raising Her Voice

Singer-songwriter Reid Parsons on the irreplaceable instrument

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Art of Lighting and Sound Design

Theater technicians Finn Bamber and Clay Oxford bring Harvard theater to life.

by Nancy Walecki

Allston Performing Arts Center Planned

The project will also include Harvard housing.

by Jonathan Shaw

Ode to a Beloved Maestro

Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra alumni honor their late conductor, James Yannatos.

by Nancy Walecki

Leaning into Winter

Exploring Burlington, Vermont

by Nell Porter-Brown

“My Time in the Paint”

An athlete contends with injury and identity.

by Rachel Levy

esperanza spalding and “What if . . .” Music

The musician and "songwright" invites the listener in

by Nancy Walecki