Aaron Tveit Archives - 1 Minute Critic

(clockwise from upper left) Chess, Ragtime, Art, Rob Lake Magic, TheQueen of Versailles."

(clockwise from upper left) Chess, Ragtime, Art, Rob Lake Magic, TheQueen of Versailles."

Our most-read theater reviews of 2025 reveal what had fans talking

By Editors 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…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."

Reviews

‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot

Matthew Wexler Nov 16, 2025 0

"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."

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Checkmate: ‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher

Matthew Wexler May 28, 2025 0

"Chess" Returns to Broadway with an all-star cast, but will the Cold War plot hold up for modern-day audiences?

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The cast of "Good Time Charlie."

Reviews

Ryan J. Haddad’s ‘Good Time Charlie’ plants a queer family tree grafted with chosen family

Matthew Wexler Oct 10, 2026

The cast of Ogunquit Playhouse's world premiere musical, "Small Town."

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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October

Matthew Wexler Oct 8, 2026

(l-r) Ariana Burks, Jacqueline Guillén and Carmen Berkeley in "Dead Girl's Quinceañera."

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In ‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera,’ 3 teens turn a party into a crime investigation

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 7, 2026

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$525,600 for ‘Rent’: Gates Foundation matches the livestream minute for minute

By Editors Oct 6, 2026