By Matthew Wexler From playing the tightly-wound, corset-wearing matriarch on The Gilded Age to smoking a crack pipe in a…
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Book Review: ‘Was That Racist?’ asks the questions we’re all thinking
Evelyn Carter's "Was That Racist?" offers clarity for bias debates—including the ones on Broadway.
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Our 2026 wish list: Pedro Pascal on Broadway, a Dolly Parton ‘Country Icons’ dream tour & ‘The Princess Bride’ musical
From Pedro Pascal's Broadway return to Dolly Parton's dream country lineup, 1 Minute Critic reveals the cultural experiences worth manifesting…
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‘Wonder’ brings heart and hope to American Repertory Theater
R.J. Palacio's "Wonder" gets the musical treatment at American Repertory Theater with powerful young performers and a score by A…
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From Jonathan Groff in ‘Just in Time’ to June Squibb’s Broadway return, every 5-star review from 2025
1 Minute Critic gave 18 five-star reviews in our inaugural year. Jonathan Groff, June Squibb, and Chicago's Kokandy Productions were…
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Our most-read theater reviews of 2025 reveal what had fans talking
What made you click, read, and share? Our top five most-read theater reviews reveal the productions that sparked the most…
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How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing
Spiegelworld's "Discoshow" blends disco history with Vegas spectacle. Rollerskating, LED floors, and authentic funk included.
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How Michael Kenna turned mist and memory into 124 perfect photographs
Photographer Michael Kenna brings 50 years of contemplative black and white landscapes to Nice's photography museum.
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‘MOMIX: Alice’ at the Joyce: The rabbit hole you actually want to fall into
Moses Pendleton's MOMIX returns to the Joyce Theater with "Alice," a gravity-defying dance illusion that reimagines Lewis Carroll's classic.
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Something’s missing at ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ and it’s not just the girls
Off-Broadway's "Picnic at Hanging Rock" features complex music but struggles to capture the atmospheric mystery of Joan Lindsay's original novel.
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