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John Mayer and Jimmy Fallon

Comedians perform at TD Garden for the 23rd Annual ‘Comics Come Home’ benefit

November 20, 2017

By Sophie Cannon, managing editor From the strange spellings of their cities to their reckless driving and inability to be offended by an insult, it is undeniably true that Bostonians have a lot to laugh about when it comes to their city. In a night of pure comedic relief,...

NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

November 19, 2017
The show exhibits what can best be described as people’s “mid-life crises.” Expectations of what life should be diverge radically from the characters’ realities.
The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

November 17, 2017
When Taylor Swift dropped her fifth studio album “1989” back in October 2014, the question on everybody’s mind, no doubt, was “how can she possibly top this?” Well, the answer to that question will have to wait at least a couple more years.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Architects

Event Calendar: Nov. 16-Nov. 22

November 16, 2017
These are the events you can't miss this week.
Tragedy meets representation in NU Shakespeare Society's "Macbeth"

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

November 15, 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 15, 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 8, 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 8, 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.
04_Obsidean Dress Rehearsal

“Obsidian Tear” delivers a chilling performance

November 8, 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”?