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Jekyll & Hyde at Kokandy Productions.
Jekyll & Hyde at Kokandy Productions.
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Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals
By Editors Sep 12, 2025 0

Kokandy Productions brings "Jekyll & Hyde" back to Chicago after 15 years with full orchestration, gothic camp, and zero apologies.

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John McCrea and Mihir Kumar in "Prince Faggot."
John McCrea and Mihir Kumar in "Prince Faggot."
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‘Prince Faggot’: A meta-theatrical queer reckoning that hits like a London downpour
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 11, 2025 0

What's more shocking than royal scandal? Royal truth. Jordan Tannahill's meta-masterpiece crowns itself king of uncomfortable conversations.

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Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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WATCH: Broadway’s next hit musical might be about… running errands?
By Editors Sep 10, 2025 0

A first look at Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts proves small-scale Broadway still packs a punch in "Two Strangers (Carry…

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Alicia Keys at the 1-year anniversary of "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway.
Alicia Keys at the 1-year anniversary of "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway.
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ gets even hotter: Alicia Keys to play post-show concerts this September
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2025 0

Alicia Keys performs post-show concerts at "Hell's Kitchen" Sept 26-27. VIP & rush tickets available.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.
Dance
22 years in, Fall for Dance still knows how to make us kick up our heels
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 27, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance returns with 15 companies across 12 days. From Paris Opera Ballet to Argentine…

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"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
Books
528 pages of pure Beyoncé: New book unpacks every track from Queen B’s legendary career
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 26, 2025 0

The most comprehensive Beyoncé retrospective ever hits shelves October 14, examining every song from the superstar's career.

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The Limón Dance Company
The Limón Dance Company
Dance
Why the Limón Dance Company’s 80th anniversary could be the year’s boldest retrospective
By Editors Aug 24, 2025 0

The Limón Dance Company's 80th anniversary celebration tackles questions about identity and power with a reimagined retrospective and new work.

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Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."
Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."
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Free Shakespeare in the Park roars back to life with Lupita Nyong’o & Sandra Oh in a dazzling ‘Twelfth Night’
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 21, 2025 0

The newly renovated Delacorte Theater debuts with a star-studded Shakespeare comedy featuring real-life siblings Lupita and Junior Nyong'o.

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NYC Broadway Week highlights
NYC Broadway Week highlights
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5 picks to make the most out of NYC Broadway Week
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 20, 2025 0

1 Minute Critic lends a helping hand with our recommendations for NYC Broadway Week, when theatergoers can snag 2-for-1 tickets.

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"Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride." Photo by Emilio Madrid.
"Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride." Photo by Emilio Madrid.
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Roastmaster Jeff Ross offers a sentimental simmer in his Broadway debut
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 18, 2025 0

Expecting savage roasts? Jeff Ross delivers heartfelt family tales instead in his Broadway show. A gentler side of the Roastmaster…

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Kelsee Kimmel and Andrew Durand (center) and the company of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
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Andrew Durand grows younger by the minute in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’
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Billy Crystal in "860." Photo by Avery Brunkus.
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Billy Crystal returns to Broadway with the one thing the Palisades Fire couldn’t take
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Protest songs, political scandal & a clown with something to say at United Solo
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 21, 2026
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