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The cast of Northeastern's production of "Twelfth Night." The Shakespearean comedy followed several evolving storylines for each character. Photo courtesy Cristian Alvarez Maldonado.

Northeastern’s production of ‘Twelfth Night’ turns Shakespearean comedy on its head

Satyel Amarelo, news correspondent November 24, 2024

Northeastern’s production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” directed by Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, the chair of the department of theatre, finished its 10-day run Nov. 24 at the Studio Theatre in the Curry Student Center. “Twelfth Night” is a romantic comedy about...

Review: mxmtoon confronts heavy themes while remaining hopeful on ‘liminal space’

Review: mxmtoon confronts heavy themes while remaining hopeful on ‘liminal space’

Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent November 22, 2024

Mxmtoon’s newest and third studio album, “liminal space,” released Nov. 1, 2024, carries the artist’s dynamic essence more than ever. Since the 2022 release of “rising,” her second studio album, mxmtoon has released several singles, EPs and even a revisited version...

Column: Fall into autumn with these media picks

Column: Fall into autumn with these media picks

Samantha Balagot, news correspondent November 15, 2024

‘Tis the season where red, orange and yellow leaves cover the sidewalks, cozy sweaters and boots are retrieved from closets and hot drinks are back in style. Fall is here, and there is no better way to settle into the season than by diving into these movies, TV shows and albums...

Ralph Fiennes (left) and Stanley Tucci star in “Conclave.” The film was made as a fictionalized rendition of the bureaucratic procedures that take place during a new pope’s selection. Photo courtesy Focus Features.

Review: ‘Conclave’ is an exhilarating account of papal ascendance

Jake Guldin, news staff November 8, 2024

When a pope dies, cardinals congregate in Vatican City to elect his successor: a God-fearing man capable of following in St. Peter’s footsteps and shepherding the Catholic Church, with its 1.39 billion members, for the rest of his mortal life. Though believers and skeptics...

Review: The chaotic calamity Sean Baker and Mikey Madison bring to ‘Anora’

Review: The chaotic calamity Sean Baker and Mikey Madison bring to ‘Anora’

Ian Dartley, news correspondent November 5, 2024

Sean Baker wants his audience to be locked into the present. There’s no need for a backstory, no requirement for extensive exposition and a refusal to “tell” — it’s all show. And that’s the crux of his newest film, “Anora.” The eighth feature film from the...

During soundcheck, the Blue Man Group practice the finale out of costume. The trio practiced songs, bits and throwing marshmallows.

Behind the Blue: Up close and personal with one of Boston’s most iconic acts

Meghan Hirsch, news staff November 1, 2024

Most Bostonians are familiar with the iconic Blue Man Group, whether they’ve seen them on a billboard or have actually attended a show. But who are the performers that make the show happen? With the group’s unusual style of mute performances and audience engagement, their...

Emily Bader stars as Lady Jane Grey in "My Lady Jane.” Thousands of fans signed a petition for the show to be reinstated after it was announced that it would not be renewed for a second season. Photo courtesy Jonathan Prime, Prime Video.

Column: Raising the dead: The most popular canceled TV shows fans want to resurrect

Sencha Kreymerman, news correspondent October 31, 2024

Every dedicated TV fan knows the pain of finding a new favorite show only for it to be canceled. Frustrated viewers often bemoan how networks never keep good shows running, but over time, their disappointment fades, and they move on. Sometimes though, when they don’t forget,...

Nassim Soleimanpur unties the string binding the Act Two script together. Guest performers went in blind, unaware of the script contents until they stepped onstage. Photo courtesy David Monteith-Hodge.

Review: ‘Nassim’ unites audiences of all cultures with interactivity, guest actors

Heidi Ho, news staff October 23, 2024

The Huntington Theatre opened Iranian German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s “Nassim” an experimental theatrical production about language and sharing of cultures Oct. 4. This two-person play is unique — the show features a different local guest performer each night,...

Emily Rosakranse, Mer Brown, Antonio Weissinger, Daniel Lopez, Brenna Thornton and Naz Ozturk star in “Sävë thë Whälës, etc.” David L. Caruso wrote the play for his thesis and targeted it toward college students. Photo courtesy Cristian Alvarez Maldonado.

‘Sävë thë Whälës, etc.’ is a quirky, poignant comedy about climate change

Emily Chung, news staff October 23, 2024

When the climate crisis causes the end of the world, people will still need to get their hair cut. Directed by Melinda Lopez, “Sävë thë Whälës, etc.” is an environmental comedy featuring an ensemble cast of six characters. The play will run from Oct. 23 to 27 at The...

Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?

Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent October 18, 2024

Netflix released the second season of its “Monster” series Sept. 19, with the spotlight on brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez. The season, titled, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” follows the story of the brothers’ 1996 conviction for murdering their parents....

A tubist plays while the crowd around them is reflected in the brassy sheen of their instrument. Many performers polished their instruments to a mirror shine for the festival, while others used vintage instruments that had become tarnished with use.

19th annual HONK! Festival fills Cambridge streets with ‘revolutionary street spectacle’

Yaakov Aldrich, photo correspondent October 16, 2024

The 19th annual HONK! Festival took place from Oct. 4 to 6, drawing dozens of activist street bands and hundreds of attendees to Davis Square in Somerville to dance, draw, make crafts and celebrate the history of activist music in Boston. Bands played from noon to 9 p.m. Oct....

Sabrina Carpenter performs at TD Garden Oct. 3. Carpenter's show was split into three acts.

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour brings retro vibes to TD Garden

Camryn Cunningham, news staff October 12, 2024

TD Garden was transported back to the 1970s for Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour Oct. 3. With humorous one-liners and commercial breaks, Carpenter expertly crafted a performance that emphasized her vocals, personality and stage presence. The concert began...