Skip to content
1 Minute Critic
  • Reviews
  • Hot Sec
  • Take 5
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Dance
    • Music
  • Tix & Merch
    • Broadway Tickets
    • Broadway Cast Recordings
    • Bookshop
    • Limited-edition Merch
  • What makes us tick
(l to r) Luke Islam, Sara Gettelfinger, Keri René Fuller and Natalie Walker in "The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse."
(l to r) Luke Islam, Sara Gettelfinger, Keri René Fuller and Natalie Walker in "The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse."
Reviews
Messy but magnetic: ‘The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse’ is a Y2K fever dream worth catching
Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025 0

Pulitzer finalists turn celebutantes into captivating theater that's smarter than its subjects ever got credit for.

Read More
Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Simard, Andre De Shields
Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Simard, Andre De Shields
Hot Sec
Tony who? GALECA’s Dorian Awards celebrate theater without gender boundaries
Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025 0

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announces nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards.

Read More
Collage of Outer Critics Circle Award winners
Collage of Outer Critics Circle Award winners
Hot Sec
Outer Critics Circle Award winners (and where to see them!)
Matthew Wexler May 12, 2025 0

Congratulations to all the winners of the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which marks its 75th anniversary this year.

Read More
David Hyde Pierce and the cast of 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical'
David Hyde Pierce and the cast of 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical'
Reviews
Broadway’s ‘Pirates! A Penzance Musical’ sails on choppy waters
Matthew Wexler May 10, 2025 0

David Hyde Pierce shines in this uneven G&S revival, but is Roundabout's jazzy "Pirates!" merely a licensing hidden treasure cash…

Read More
Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."
Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."
Hot Sec
FIRST LOOK: ‘Passengers’ brings new heights to your daily commute
Matthew Wexler May 9, 2025 0

Physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers brings their latest show, "Passengers," to PAC NYC.

Read More
A collage of Chicago theater productions
A collage of Chicago theater productions
Hot Sec
Spring stunners: 3 bold Chicago productions that redefine theater’s boundaries
Matthew Wexler May 8, 2025 0

Chicago's theater scene is heating up with three standout productions that deserve your attention.

Read More
The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"
The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"
Reviews
Out of vogue: ‘Five Models in Ruins, 1981’ needs a makeover
Matthew Wexler May 5, 2025 0

A stylish set can't save 'Five Models in Ruins, 1981' from its superficial characters and forced finale in this fashion…

Read More
Louis McCartney in "Stranger Things: The First Shadow."
Louis McCartney in "Stranger Things: The First Shadow."
Reviews
The upside downer: Broadway’s ‘Stranger Things’ prequel bleeds out
Matthew Wexler May 3, 2025 0

Broadway's "Stranger Things" delivers visual spectacle but narrative chaos.

Read More
A composite of Broadway performers who weren't nominated for Tony Awards.
A composite of Broadway performers who weren't nominated for Tony Awards.
Hot Sec
Off the Tony radar: 5 missed Tony nominations that deserve the spotlight
Matthew Wexler May 1, 2025 0

The Tony nominations are out, but we've got a handful we'd like to add to the ballot.

Read More
Dancers from 'Buena Vista Social Club' on Broadway
Dancers from 'Buena Vista Social Club' on Broadway
Hot Sec
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ leads dance-tastic Chita Rivera Award nominations
Matthew Wexler Apr 29, 2025 0

Broadway's dance community gathers to celebrate the best choreographers, dancers, and ensembles in a ceremony named after legend Chita Rivera.

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 19 20 21 … 23

Set your alarm! Opening soon
  • Birthright, Off-Broadway, June 29
  • A Walk on the Moon, Off-Broadway, June 29
  • Iceboy!, Chicago, June 29
  • Giulia, The Poison Queen of Palermo, Off-Broadway, July 12
  • The Whoopi Monologues, Off-Broadway, July 14
  • Hair, Chicago, July 18

Clock's ticking! Closing soon
  • Brokeback Mountain, Chicago, June 28
  • Death Becomes Her, Broadway, June 28
  • Romeo & Juliet, Off-Broadway, June 28
  • And Then the Rodeo Burned Down, Off-Broadway, July 10
  • Girl, Interrupted, Off-Broadway, July 12
  • Untitled Vampire Play, Chicago, July 12
  • Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, LA, July 20

Best hotels near Broadway
Have a sec? 1MC in your Inbox
Have another minute? ⏰
An illustration featuring fangs, a microphone, and city skyline in red, yellow, and blue.
Hot Sec
Spring 2026 in culture: the 5 stories you couldn’t keep scrolling past
Matthew Wexler Jun 26, 2026
Lauren 'Lolo' Pritchard and Stephen Michael Spencer in "Music City."
Reviews
‘Music City’ screams Nashville until one performer just lives it
Lindsay B. Davis Jun 25, 2026
Billy Porter and the cast of "La Cage aux Folles."
Reviews
Wayne Brady and Billy Porter find the heart of ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ Everything else needs a little more mascara
Matthew Wexler Jun 24, 2026
Denise Burse, Charlayne Woodard, an dDeborah Joy Winans in "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous."
Reviews
‘Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous’ asks who owns an artistic legacy
Steven Vargas Jun 23, 2026
1 Minute Critic
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2026 Wexler Communications| Powered by WordPress

  • Reviews
  • Hot Sec
  • Culture
  • Take 5
  • Broadway Tickets
  • Privacy Policy

Logo
Your inbox left at intermission.
It wants better content.
By subscribing, you agree to Substack’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Information Collection Notice.