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"The Emperor Jones," Limón Dance Company. Photo by Hisae Aihara.
"The Emperor Jones," Limón Dance Company. Photo by Hisae Aihara.
Dance
Limón Dance Company at 80: How a Mexican immigrant revolutionized American modern dance
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 15, 2025 0

Three works spanning eight decades showcase José Limón's enduring influence on modern dance at NYC's Joyce Theater through October 19.

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Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"
Take 5
Jordan E. Cooper on reclaiming divinity for those told they’re unworthy in ‘Oh Happy Day!’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 14, 2025 0

"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…

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Jen Tullock in "Nothing Can Take You From the Hand of God."
Jen Tullock in "Nothing Can Take You From the Hand of God."
Reviews
In her new solo play, Jen Tullock embodies 11 lives shattered by one memoir
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 13, 2025 0

When a memoir about evangelical abuse goes public, everyone faces consequences. Jen Tullock's solo show explores faith and trauma through…

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Robert Farrior and Linda Manning in "Italian American Reconciliation." Photo Scott Aronow.
Robert Farrior and Linda Manning in "Italian American Reconciliation." Photo Scott Aronow.
Reviews
Before John Patrick Shanley won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck,’ he wrote this Italian American heartbreaker
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 11, 2025 0

John Patrick Shanley's rarely revived play returns to NYC with Broadway stars Mary Testa and Wade McCollum in a heartfelt…

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New works and playwrights that have participated in the National Playwrights Conference include "Goddess," Martyna Majok, and "Slave Play."
New works and playwrights that have participated in the National Playwrights Conference include "Goddess," Martyna Majok, and "Slave Play."
Culture
1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator
By Editors Oct 10, 2025 0

The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…

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Marquee New York, Afrojack
Marquee New York, Afrojack
Music
Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack light up Marquee New York’s electrifying return
By Editors Oct 9, 2025 0

Marquee New York's latest makeover debuts fall schedule with Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack. Chelsea's superclub is officially back.

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"Around the Table" by Diana Henry.
"Around the Table" by Diana Henry.
Books
Diana Henry’s ‘Around the Table’ proves food writing can be as satisfying as the meal itself
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 3, 2025 0

Diana Henry's 52 essays explore food, travel, and memory without relying on a single recipe to satisfy.

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Chloë Grace Moretz in "Caroline."
Chloë Grace Moretz in "Caroline."
Reviews
Chloë Grace Moretz navigates tough love as a recovering addict in ‘Caroline’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Chloë Grace Moretz shines in "Caroline," a sharp family drama about sobriety, boundaries, and what we owe those who've hurt…

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Will Harrison as Jacob Dunne in "Punch."
Will Harrison as Jacob Dunne in "Punch."
Reviews
One punch, two families, and a heart that won’t stop beating
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, "Punch" transforms one teen's deadly mistake into a powerful meditation on justice, grief, and forgiveness.

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Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."
Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."
Reviews
‘Masquerade’ turns ‘Phantom’ into a maze worth getting lost in
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic gets the immersive treatment in 'Masquerade.' Dance lessons included.

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