Student theatrical society that stages an annual burlesque crossdressing musical comedy and names a Man and Woman of the Year.
- Joining
- Application, comp, auditionNo experience needed
About
The Pudding is the oldest theatrical organization in the United States and the third oldest in the world. Its annual production is a musical comedy that often touches on topical social and political issues.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
- Comp — Doing the club's work for a while to show you can, then you join.
- Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Members
- 50 members
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- Man and Woman of the Year events honoring celebrities
- 35 shows in Cambridge and tours to New York City and Bermuda
- Annual musical comedy production
- Man and Woman of the Year awards with roast and parade
- Banquets such as opening night celebrations
In the news
- Giddy Up for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 177th ProductionThe Harvard IndependentFeb 19, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals Undergrads Petition Grad Members to Donate Epstein-Linked FundsThe Harvard CrimsonSep 26, 2019
- Always a Bridesmaid, Finally a BrideThe Harvard IndependentFeb 19, 2026
- I’m Batman.The Harvard IndependentFeb 12, 2026
- Which Shows Must Go On?Harvard Political ReviewMar 9, 2020
More links
Sources
- Link supplied by the index editorhclubs editor · seen Oct 13, 2026
- Comp - The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770Harvard-related site · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals - The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- The Hasty Pudding Theatricals Business StaffClub recruiting page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- HPT 178 Band Auditions: Interest FormClub recruiting page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals 178 Cast Audition Interest FormClub recruiting page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals Undergrads Petition Grad Members to Donate Epstein-Linked Funds | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Which Shows Must Go On? - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- I’m Batman. | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Always a Bridesmaid, Finally a Bride | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Giddy Up for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 177th Production | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals 178 Cast Audition Interest FormOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals - WikipediaOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
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