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Boston University on Broadway performs a dress rehearsal of Spring Awakening on Wednesday. BUOB performed four sold-out shows from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. ERIN MOSIER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: BU on Broadway sizzles in raunchy ‘Spring Awakening’

By Declan Nerney December 4, 2023
Boston University on Broadway premiered its rendition of “Spring Awakening,” on Nov. 30 at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena, the first of four sold-out shows.
Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theater. The Alamo opened on Nov. 17 in Seaport with a goal to create a unique viewing experience through set rules. ERIN MOSIER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: The new Seaport Alamo Drafthouse stands apart from its competitors

By Nicholas Nebiolo November 30, 2023
Unlike most movie theater chains, Seaport's new Alamo Drafthouse provides audiences with a truly magical viewing experience. 
A performance of “The Boys” by Wandering Minds. The club was founded in 2000 and promotes all aspects of theater production. PHOTO COURTESY OF WANDERING MINDS

Ancient Greeks met Greek life in student-written play “The Boys”

By Priyal Patel November 17, 2023
BU's Wandering Minds presents “The Boys,” a three-act play written and directed by Bridget Fekety and John Griffin that draws on Ancient Greek and modern Greek life.
Jeremy Zucker in concert at Roadrunner last Sunday

REVIEW: Jeremy Zucker gives charismatic performance on ‘is nothing sacred?’ tour

By Nicholas Nebiolo November 7, 2023
The indie-pop artist Jeremy Zucker played Roadrunner in Allston-Brighton on Nov. 5 for the Boston show of his “is nothing sacred?” tour.
“Mr. Parent” web page on the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre website. “Mr. Parent” is a one-man comedy based on the life of a substitute teacher for the Boston Public Schools that ran at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre from Oct. 10 to Oct. 22. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: ‘Mr. Parent’ delivers snarky breakdown of public schooling — and himself

By Declan Nerney October 23, 2023
“Mr. Parent” is a one-man performance inspired by Maurice Emmanuel Parent’s years as a substitute teacher in Boston Public Schools, which ran from Oct. 10 to Oct. 22 at Boston Playwrights' Theater.
Pop artist Kim Petras performs at the 2018 Capital Pride concert in Washington, D.C. Petras performed her debut album “Feed the Beast” at the MGM Music Hall on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY OF TED EYTAN VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Kim Petras summons a sensual show at MGM

By Jameson Beckman October 10, 2023
Pop artist Kim Petras stopped at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall Saturday night while touring for her debut studio album, “Feed the Beast,” which came out June 23.
The Front Bottoms perform at the Roadrunner

REVIEW: Front Bottoms come to Boston, wear pants in usual fashion

By Miles Forrest October 1, 2023
The Front Bottoms have, since 2006, been the outlet for Brian Sella’s evocative songwriting and characteristic whining vocals, and last Thursday they parked their tour bus outside Boston’s Roadrunner.
Indie rock group boygenius performs in the United Kingdom in August. The trio performed two sold out shows at MGM Music Hall in Fenway this week. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAPH_PH VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: ‘boygenius’ sells out a second night at MGM Music Hall

By Sana Muneer, Vice President October 1, 2023
Indie rock group boygenius — consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus — captivated MGM Musical Hall on the second night of the fall tour for their latest album “the record.”
Tove Lo performing at the Roadrunner on Tuesday, Sept 12. Tove Lo released her latest album “Dirt Femme” on Oct. 14. ELLIE STEVENS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Tove Lo brings a sparkly grunge-pop performance to Roadrunner

By Ellie Stevens September 17, 2023
Grammy-nominated singer Tove Lo performed her top hits such as "Habits(Stay High)" and "Talking Body," at Roadrunner as part of the tour for her latest album, “Dirt Femme."
Hand me Down

Second-hand style in the sanctuary: BU senior hosts a community-based fashion show

By Joanna Malvas April 18, 2023
August Ramos, a Boston University senior and graphic design major, produced a fashion show called HAND-ME-DOWN to celebrate community and fill a need for sustainable shopping.
Coco & Clair Clair performing.

Coco and Clair Clair: The duo that brought confidence and coolness to Boston

By Magdalena Bolinaga April 11, 2023
Their black sunglasses couldn’t hide Coco and Clair Clair’s excitement as they were smiling from ear to ear when they played at The Sinclair in Cambridge last night.
Chiiild reaches out to an audience member while performing.

REVIEW: Chiiild brings ‘Synthetic Soul’ to The Sinclair

By Florence Wang March 29, 2023
Chiiild delivered an unforgettable performance at The Sinclair last night with their rapid transitions from soft, soulful music to upbeat psychedelic sound dubbed as “synthetic soul."
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