Historic theater renamed
Harvard University announced today that it will rename its historic New College Theatre building Farkas Hall in recognition of the generosity of alumnus Andrew L. Farkas ’82. Constructed in 1888, the stately Georgian Revival building is best known as the home of the Hasty Pudding Club and the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the nation’s oldest social club and college theater group, as well as student a cappella singing groups the Harvard Krokodiloes and Radcliffe Pitches. From 2005 to 2007, the University conducted a major renovation and expansion of the facility while preserving the façade and portions of the old structure. Today, the building offers students premier rehearsal and performance space, including a state-of-the-art, approximately 270-seat theater that is open to the public. Farkas, who served as Hasty Pudding Club president for two years as an undergraduate, is committed to the advancement of the arts and enhancing the student experience at Harvard. He also welcomes...