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The 2025-26 Broadway season, reviewed
1 Minute Critic reviewed every Tony-nominated Broadway show of the 25-26 season. Here's the full verdict in 60 seconds each.
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Before ‘Cabaret,’ Liza Minnelli won a Tony for a flop. And she never forgot the lesson
Long before nepo babies became de rigueur, Liza Minnelli was navigating life in the spotlight. The daughter of Judy Garland…
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The devil’s in the details, and Goodman Theatre’s ‘Covenant’ has plenty
York Walker's 'Covenant' at Goodman Theatre earns its 5 stars: an all-Chicago cast, a killer twist, and a deal with…
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Calling all shelter dogs! Goodspeed Musicals searches for its next Sandy
There’s a role opening up in Connecticut this fall, and the lead doesn’t need a headshot — just a wagging…
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Beyond Gatsby, ‘The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul’ puts Zelda center stage
A new musical about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald had its industry reading in NYC — and it's one to…
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In ‘The Receptionist,’ good help is hard to find
Katie Finneran is the reason to see 'The Receptionist' Off-Broadway. Whether the slow-burn revival earns the wait is another question.
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Fridamania: Why 2026 is Frida Kahlo’s biggest year yet
Kahlo’s impact has reached global proportions, and this summer, Fridamania proves her allure is stronger than ever.
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In ‘John of John,’ Douglas Stuart returns to familiar and fertile territory
Douglas Stuart's “John of John” delivers a quietly devastating portrait of a father and son who struggle to tell their…
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Tony Award nominations: 7 standouts, surprises and snubs
Our hot take on the 2026 Tony nominations: who earned it, who got overlooked, and one category that needs a…
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