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Tragedy meets representation in NU Shakespeare Society's "Macbeth"

Tragedy meets representation in NU Shakespeare Society’s “Macbeth”

November 16, 2017
Although bad luck has often surrounded productions of the ‘Scottish play’ — so named as to avoid strange incidents often associated with saying the name “Macbeth” outside of rehearsals and performances — the cast is confident everything will run smoothly and any deaths or injuries will be those intended by the playwright more than four centuries ago.
Benjamin Selesnick: born to write and living the creative dream

Benjamin Selesnick: born to write and living the creative dream

November 16, 2017
When Benjamin Selesnick writes, he’s not just putting down his creative thoughts — he’s also asking questions about the world. Last spring, his hard work paid off.
NU Stage celebrates Broadway’s biggest ‘unsung heroes’

NU Stage celebrates Broadway’s biggest ‘unsung heroes’

November 15, 2017
In a story, not everyone can be the Batman. However, NU Stage Musical Theatre Company aims to show audiences that it’s okay to be the Robin.
AfterHours hosts Denison Witmer and Northeastern’s own Maya Dengel

AfterHours hosts Denison Witmer and Northeastern’s own Maya Dengel

November 12, 2017
Opening for Witmer was Maya Dengel, a second-year communication studies and media and screen studies combined major at Northeastern.
Event Calendar: Nov. 9-Nov. 15

Event Calendar: Nov. 9-Nov. 15

November 9, 2017
These are the events you cannot miss this week.
Acting Out to perform “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Acting Out to perform “A Streetcar Named Desire”

November 9, 2017
Acting Out, an independent theatre group at Northeastern, is coming to “tell us a funny little story.” Their fall 2017 production, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” premieres Friday after two months of rehearsals.
Grace VanderWaal’s “Just the Beginning” is honest and unique

Grace VanderWaal’s “Just the Beginning” is honest and unique

November 9, 2017
In VanderWaal’s debut album “Just the Beginning,” released Nov. 3, she transcends this one-dimensional comparison and demonstrates the depth of her vocal ability. There is meaning behind every word of the album, and the purity of each message keeps it from being just another pop album.
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“Obsidian Tear” delivers a chilling performance

November 9, 2017
Why was the cast all male in Wayne McGregor's recent ballet “Obsidian Tear”? Who were the eight men in black? Why were their clothes so vastly “feminine”? And, what is the correct pronunciation of “tear”?
Former One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan played his first Boston gig on Friday since the band declared its hiatus two years ago.

Niall Horan’s first solo show in Boston sells out the Orpheum

November 7, 2017

By Paula Hornstein, news staff Former One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan played his first Boston gig on Friday since the band declared its hiatus two years ago. This was only the 13th show of his Flicker tour, but it was clear that Horan is just as comfortable solo on the...

Tara Rodgers shares her techno beats with students

Tara Rodgers shares her techno beats with students

November 2, 2017
The conversation covered topics from 1970s synthesizers to the electronic music scene of today.
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Exhibition sheds light on environmental impacts

November 1, 2017
Born from a collaboration between two professors at Northeastern, “Footprints of Everyday Things” is an exhibition that highlights the impacts of students’ decisions toward Earth’s ecosystem.
Operation Smile combines activism with art

Operation Smile combines activism with art

November 1, 2017
A child is born with a cleft lip every three minutes. Northeastern volunteer organization Operation Smile challenges students to raise awareness and become part of a great cause through their largest fundraising event, the annual Art Auction Pop-Up, which took place Friday.