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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

John Mulaney’s live talk show is not for ‘everybody,’ but it is worth a watch

Lauren Albano April 6, 2025
There are plenty of things that need ironing out, but I’m still open to seeing what else Mulaney has in store. But hopefully, if I decide to call in again, it won’t be a waste of the whole world’s time.
The 2025 Boston University College of Fine Arts Carnegie Hall showcase performers. The annual concert in New York City features BU School of Music student performers who are chosen through a rigorous competition and selection process. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BU musicians, singers take center stage at Carnegie Hall

Samantha Genzer March 25, 2025
The stage of Carnegie Hall in New York City has long been synonymous with musical excellence, and on Tuesday night, a select group of Boston University School of Music students will add their names to the prestigious roster of performers who have graced its halls. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

My number one fan

Lauren Albano March 20, 2025
I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position. 

Broadway’s “Good Night and Good Luck”

Erica Schwartz March 18, 2025
As soon as the curtains pulled back and the set pieces rolled in, I was amazed by the level of detail that went into the set. The smoky cigarettes that nearly every performer totes around the stage add another layer of sensory detail that brings you physically into the world the show is recreating.
Sitting, from left to right, Kathryn Marshall Headrick and Sam Headrick. Standing, from left to right, Apostolos Paraskevas, Panos Liaropoulos, Martin Amlin, Justin Castingino, Francisco Noya, Margaret McAllister, and Alex Kalogeras at the reception following Reflections on a Life Composing and Teaching: Tribute Concert - The Music of Sam Headrick on Feb. 5 at the Tsai Performance Center. The concert showcased a selection of Mr. Headrick’s works and was performed by an ensemble of accomplished musicians. COURTESY OF KONSTANTINOS KALOGERAS

Alea III Ensemble celebrates the musical legacy of Sam Headrick through tribute concert

Jenni Todd February 10, 2025

As the chatter of the audience came to a standstill, the first piece in the concert titled, “In Memory Of,” began. Among the viewers sat an honored Sam Headrick, who wrote the piece himself.   Boston-based...

BU on Broadway performing “Magic to Do” from “Pippin” on Saturday. BUOB showcased their production of the musical “Pippin” at the Tsai Performance Center from Nov. 7 to 9. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU On Broadway’s musical comedy ‘Pippin’ explores life’s true meaning

Deanna Soukhaseum November 11, 2024
What began as a lighthearted comedy about a boy’s journey to fulfillment quickly evolved into a thought-provoking narrative that explored the illusion of perfection and the interplay of fate and free will. BU On Broadway, Boston University’s premier musical theater group, performed “Pippin” at the Tsai Performance Center from Nov. 7 to 9.
Chelsea Cutler performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Feb. 24 for her headlining tour.

GALLERY: Chelsea Cutler performs in Boston

Holly Gustavsen March 4, 2024

By Holly Gustavsen Pop singer Chelsea Cutler and special guest Yoke Lore performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Feb. 24 promoting her third studio album, “Stellaria.”

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ orchestrated unnecessary backlash | On the Record

Addison Schmidt February 8, 2024
Viewers who criticize Bradley Cooper's six-and-a-half-year process of preparing for his role in 'Maestro' is unnecessary. Judge the performance, not the process.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Barbie’ wasn’t snubbed, please get over yourselves

Lina Barclay January 31, 2024
'Barbie' made for a fun filmgoing experience, but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie are not deserving of Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Actress. Here's why.
Boston’s signature Santa Claus Jim Manning at a pet Meet-and-Greet with Santa at the Colonnade in Boston. MARGARET CORONA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Gallery: Winter Wonderland

Daily Free Press Staff December 8, 2023
As Fall slips away and the days get shorter, the trees go bare and Bostonians bundle up. The Frog pond freezes over and decorations adorn doorways— it can only mean one thing: Winter is coming to Boston.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Can’t we have fun anymore?

Ayjia Stanford November 15, 2023
We collectively need to sever the continuum of fun and work. Leisure hours are not unproductive because they “cut into” productive hours –– they exist on entirely different planes.
S. Holden Jaffe performs while on tour in Boston for his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” on Oct. 24th.

GALLERY: Del Water Gap performs in Boston

Holly Gustavsen October 30, 2023
Del Water Gap, the indie-pop solo act featuring singer Samuel Holden Jaffe, performed at Royale in Boston on Oct. 24 while touring his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet.”
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