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Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
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Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025 0

Tony nominee Taylor Trensch meets his match in "Bat Boy" but the musical's wacky plot may leave you in a…

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The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
Reviews
Drew Droege skewers queer culture in ‘Messy White Gays,’ but who’s in on the joke?
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Nov 2, 2025 0

Drew Droege's "Messy White Gays" delivers laughs early but loses steam faster than a Sniffies hookup gone wrong.

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Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
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Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ proves real people aren’t always desperately doing things
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 30, 2025 0

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock earn their Tony buzz in "Little Bear Ridge Road," an intimate family drama about the…

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"Cats and Dogs" by Stephanie H. Shih.
"Cats and Dogs" by Stephanie H. Shih.
Art
In ‘Living Here,’ 26 artists refuse to be your model minority
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 25, 2025 0

"Living Here" at UNLV refuses monolithic Asian narratives, where 26 artists explore identity and what it means to belong in…

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(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.
(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.
Art
The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025 0

Skip the casino losses and high-priced museum admission. Las Vegas hotels feature world-class art from Dale Chihuly, Sanford Biggers, and…

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RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE
RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE
Culture
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025 0

RuPaul's empire thrives at Flamingo Las Vegas with "Drag Race LIVE," where Asia O'Hara hosts a joyful celebration of drag…

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Meow Wolf's Omega Mart.
Meow Wolf's Omega Mart.
Culture
Walk into a fridge, exit Vegas: Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart turns shopping into trippy immersive art
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 21, 2025 0

Explore Meow Wolf's Omega Mart: Vegas' trippy grocery store where escape room vibes meet satirical genius. Walk through the fridge.…

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"The Wizard of Oz" at Sphere. Photo provided.
"The Wizard of Oz" at Sphere. Photo provided.
Culture
Dorothy gets an AI makeover for Sphere’s supersized ‘Wizard of Oz’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 20, 2025 0

Dorothy goes digital in Sphere's ambitious reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz." Spoiler: the tornado steals the show.

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Fergusons Downtown, a Las Vegas hidden gem featuring local artists and retail.
Fergusons Downtown, a Las Vegas hidden gem featuring local artists and retail.
Culture
This converted 1940s motel is the best-kept cultural secret in Las Vegas
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 19, 2025 0

Fergusons Downtown transforms a 1940s motel into Vegas's creative hub, featuring indie bookstores, local artisans, and a 42-foot truck sculpture.

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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Reviews
‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 16, 2025 0

The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.

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(l-r) Anna Bortnick, Max Thomas, Riley Woollen, Chas Lilly, Annie Sullivan, and Kennedy Baldwin.
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In ‘Reality Detox,’ The Second City turns audience confessions into comedy gold
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Spring 2026 in culture: the 5 stories you couldn’t keep scrolling past
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Jun 26, 2026
Lauren 'Lolo' Pritchard and Stephen Michael Spencer in "Music City."
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‘Music City’ screams Nashville until one performer just lives it
Lindsay B. Davis Lindsay B. Davis Jun 25, 2026
Billy Porter and the cast of "La Cage aux Folles."
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Wayne Brady and Billy Porter find the heart of ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ Everything else needs a little more mascara
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