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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."
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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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2024-25 Broadway season recap
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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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Jonathan Groff in "Just in Time."
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Forget what you think about biomusicals: Jonathan Groff changes the game ‘Just in Time’
Matthew Wexler Apr 27, 2025 0

Jonathan Groff brings crooner Bobby Darin to life, but don't expect a traditional tribute performance. This one stops time. Literally.

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Will Conard and Eva Kaminsky in The Huntington's production of "We Had a World."
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Joshua Harmon gets personal in ‘We Had a World’—and it pays off
Matthew Wexler Feb 20, 2026
The cast of "Chez Joey" at Arena Stage.
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Arena Stage’s ‘Chez Joey’ has big ambition. Does the classic framework hold it back?
Matthew Wexler Feb 19, 2026
NYC Off-Broadway Week picks: Mexodus, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 11 to Midnight.
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NYC Off-Broadway cheat sheet: ‘Mexodus,’ ‘Spelling Bee,’ TikTok stars Cost n’ Mayor & more
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357: April Matthis, Mallory Portnoy, Maria Elena Ramirez, and Elizabeth Marvel in "The Dinosaurs" at Playwrights Horizons.
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6 women, 1 room, infinite timelines: ‘The Dinosaurs’ at Playwrights Horizons
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