Arts and Leisure

On May 2 in Gelb Theater, Choate welcomed James Smith III — comedian, writer, and co-creator of Netflix’s Astronomy Club known as James III — to perform a one-man show that wove stand-up comedy, storytelling, impressions, and deeply personal reflections...

Live tunes by the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra (WSO)  chased away the gloomy clouds and turned its 50th anniversary concert into a memorable night. Held at Ann and George Colony Hall (Colony Hall) on April 19, the milestone concert wasn’t just a performance but a celebration of legacy and WSO’s longtime partnership with the School...

As one of the most influential communities on campus, acapella has added spirited and joyful events to the Arts Department’s concert schedule. The diversity among Choate’s five acapella groups has allowed seasoned singers and beginners to get involved in music and have fun...

As we approach the peak of spring, shaking off those winter blues can be tough. Whether it’s the struggle to get rid of unnecessary stress or the annoyances of unpredictable weather, everybody needs a pick-me-up once in a while. Compiled here is a pool of movie musicals that are sure to melt away your winter term frostbite and freshen up your mood for the spring... 

A proficient blacksmith, co-producer of his own show, and Acting III, Honors student, Connor Zeitlin ’25 is among Choate’s most artistically ambitious students. Known for his theatrical flair and friendliness, Zeitlin’s independent arts projects stretch across several areas of the arts...

Behind the scenes of Choate Symphony Orchestra’s exhilarating performances, the Dance Company’s lyrical concerts, and the vibrant theater productions, Choate’s newest Arts Department Coordinators, Mrs. Ashlee Hyatt and Ms. Andrea Serna-Pedraza, work to ensure that students can showcase their talents on a well-organized stage... 

What does it mean to compose with the heart? To feel harmony as an emotion and create music that leaves an audience in tears? On April 17, internationally celebrated Japanese composer Yukiko Nishimura hosted several workshops with members of the School’s ensembles to delve into these questions...

Listeners excitedly awaited open-mic poetry and musical performances, forgetting all about their Winter Term-End Experiences and spring break plans: this was The Lit’s annual Launch Party...

The performers had a memorable spring break filled with music and culture in Greece...

Every spring, the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) stage becomes a canvas for storytelling through movement.

Every year, the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show enjoys weeks of advertisements and acclaim leading up to the event...

From commentary on Groundhog Day to faked death scenes, Choate’s annual Fringe festival features a bit of everything...

From February 20-22, Choate students dazzled the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) Little Theater audience with the Shakespeare production Macbeth...

As course registration for the upcoming year is on the horizon, numerous students will fill their schedules with one of the many arts offerings on campus...

If you are in an ensemble on campus with your sibling, you have an extra two to three hours every week to spend with someone you cherish...