Rufus Wainwright, Jenifer Lewis, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and more headline VACAYA's upcoming queer Caribbean cruise. We've got the full…
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For Matisse devotees, Nice is non-negotiable
Head to Nice for an unfiltered look at Henri Matisse's evolution, personal artifacts, and a chapel exhibit coming stateside in…
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Why art lovers are checking into this former convent in Nice
Hôtel du Couvent in Nice features hundreds of curated works throughout its rooms and gardens. Consider it a museum with…
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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all
NYC Broadway Week runs Jan 20–Feb 12. We narrowed 27 shows to five must-sees, including our first 5-star musical of…
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Review: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood scratch more than an itch in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’
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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