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The company of Hudson Valley Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
The company of Hudson Valley Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
Take 5
Hudson Valley Shakespeare built a theater and cast the landscape in the lead
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2026 0

A former golf course is now Hudson Valley Shakespeare's permanent home. Inside the land gift, the design, and the artistic…

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(l-r) Orchestra Hall, Orville Peck, and the Weisman Art Museum
(l-r) Orchestra Hall, Orville Peck, and the Weisman Art Museum
Take 5
Orville Peck, ‘Return of the Jedi’ live & 13 more reasons fall belongs to Minneapolis
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 13, 2026 0

Minnesotans (and those who want to brave a nine-month winter) know where to look when the leaves turn and the…

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The cast of "The Real Ivanov."
The cast of "The Real Ivanov."
Off Script
Why I’d rather see an average play than a great film
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 12, 2026 0

A couple of weeks ago, as I sat in a downtown theater watching a production of The Real Ivanov, I…

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Damien Warren-Smith in "Gary Starr: Classic Penguins."
Damien Warren-Smith in "Gary Starr: Classic Penguins."
Reviews
Off-Broadway’s most flippant book report comes courtesy of one nearly nude penguin
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2026 0

"Garry Starr: Classic Penguins" strips the literary canon—and its performer—bare in a wild, near-naked Off-Broadway comedy at Studio Seaview.

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A packed fall calendar brings the Rady Shell, the San Diego International Film Festival, and Balboa Theatre to life.
A packed fall calendar brings the Rady Shell, the San Diego International Film Festival, and Balboa Theatre to life.
Take 5
15 ways San Diego’s arts & culture scene is flexing its muscle this fall
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 7, 2026 0

From world-premiere musicals to Brandi Carlile at The Rady Shell, here are 15 fall arts and culture picks not to…

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"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
Books Music
The book that explains every Beyoncé song & how you can win it for her birthday
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 4, 2026 0

Beyoncé remastered 'B'Day' for its 20th anniversary. We're marking the occasion with a deep dive and an epic book giveaway.

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September L. Davis
September L. Davis
Hot Sec
An open letter to September L. Davis
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 3, 2026 0

1 Minute Critic has receipts. An open letter to September L. Davis as the Tony-nominated actress prepares for her highly…

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'Return of the Buffalo' puppet in NYC
'Return of the Buffalo' puppet in NYC
Art
40 buffalo puppets are about to go free-range across New York City
By Editors Aug 28, 2026 0

Forty life-size buffalo puppets will roam Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, Sept. 18–19. Route, artists, and where to stand.

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Poster art for Sara Bareilles 'Good Grief' listening event
Poster art for Sara Bareilles 'Good Grief' listening event
Music Off Script
What a Sara Bareilles listening event taught me about grief
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 23, 2026 0

Sara Bareilles's new album 'Good Grief' arrives Aug. 28. A listening event at Rock and Soul turned into something more…

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Davis Sedaris illustration.
Davis Sedaris illustration.
Books
Comfort dulls the edge for David Sedaris in ‘The Land and Its People’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 19, 2026 0

David Sedaris swapped an elf gig for the Upper East Side. His new book shows what that cost his humor.

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The company of Hudson Valley Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
Take 5
Hudson Valley Shakespeare built a theater and cast the landscape in the lead
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2026
(l-r) Orchestra Hall, Orville Peck, and the Weisman Art Museum
Take 5
Orville Peck, ‘Return of the Jedi’ live & 13 more reasons fall belongs to Minneapolis
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 13, 2026
The cast of "The Real Ivanov."
Off Script
Why I’d rather see an average play than a great film
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 12, 2026
Damien Warren-Smith in "Gary Starr: Classic Penguins."
Reviews
Off-Broadway’s most flippant book report comes courtesy of one nearly nude penguin
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2026
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