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Pedro Pascal, Dolly Parton.
Culture Take 5
Our 2026 wish list: Pedro Pascal on Broadway, a Dolly Parton ‘Country Icons’ dream tour & ‘The Princess Bride’ musical
Matthew Wexler Jan 1, 2026 0

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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(l-r) Sandra Oh in "Twelfth Night," June Squibb in "Marjorie Prime," André Holland in "The Brothers Size," Jonathan Groff in "Just in Time,' and " Aurora Penepacker in "Amélie."
Reviews Take 5
From Jonathan Groff in ‘Just in Time’ to June Squibb’s Broadway return, every 5-star review from 2025
Matthew Wexler Dec 29, 2025 0

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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(clockwise from upper left) Chess, Ragtime, Art, Rob Lake Magic, TheQueen of Versailles."
Reviews Take 5
Our most-read theater reviews of 2025 reveal what had fans talking
Matthew Wexler Dec 27, 2025 0

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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Alexis Pratt and Melina Rabin in Bated Breath Theatre Company's "Dirty Books" about the evolution of banned books.
Books Take 5
The cast & creative behind ‘Dirty Books’ share their favorite banned lit, from Sohn to Salinger
Matthew Wexler Dec 18, 2025 0

Director Mara Lieberman and cast reveal banned book recommendations that inspired "Dirty Books," from queer Yiddish theater to dystopian American…

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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!’
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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2024-25 Broadway season recap
Take 5
There’s no Tony for chemistry, but it can make or break a Broadway show
Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

What creates Broadway chemistry? Inside the 2024-25 season's explosive hits and shows that couldn't find their spark.

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Firelei Báez, Untitled (Les tables de gé ographie réduites en un jeu de cartes) , 2022.
Art
Can fabric and collage dismantle colonial history? Firelei Báez makes a breathtaking case
Laura Zornosa Jan 30, 2026
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Hot Sec
Lin-Manuel Miranda & Broadway’s best join The Public Theater’s People’s Filibuster
Matthew Wexler Jan 29, 2026
Owen Teague and Abbey Lee in "Blackout Songs" Off-Broadway.
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‘Blackout Songs’ spirals through a decade of addiction, but where does it land?
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Tony-winning composer Marc Shaiman, author of "Never Mind the Happy" memoir.
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