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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Stars Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe stand on a bench, surrounded by the rest of the cast, with their arms outstretched. The musical was based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name, Pretty Woman. Photo courtesy Matthew Murphy, Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ steals audiences’ hearts — just like its lead actress

Heidi Ho, news staff March 21, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre opened its production of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”  Feb. 27 to the delight of showgoers. Based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name starring Richard Gere and...

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(left to right) Brianna Martinez, Jules Talbot, Victoria Omoregie and Haley Wong in a scene from John Proctor is the Villain. The play was a modern take on Arthur Millers The Crucible. Photo courtesy T. Charles Erickson, The Huntington Theatre.

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ highlights female protagonists, young talent

Heidi Ho, news staff March 6, 2024

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” is known for its story about the Salem witch trials and comparisons to the so-called “Red Scare” of the mid-1900s. Although the events in the original play occur...

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Jim Ortlieb directly addresses the audience. Stand Up If Youre Here Tonight removed boundaries between the play and its audience. Photo courtesy Nile Hawver, The Huntington Theatre.

‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ showcases unique portrayal of loneliness, human bonds

Darin Zullo, news staff February 28, 2024

“Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight” subverts expectations at every turn. The play doesn’t rely on conventions; it rejects them. It’s as tragic as it is comedic, and it’s this level of nuance...

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