Lea Michele Archives - 1 Minute Critic

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

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

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‘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…

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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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Kristin E. Ellis and Leslie Ann Sheppard in Morning, Noon, and Night.

Reviews

Lost in the algorithm: ‘Morning, Noon, and Night’ can’t find its human heart

Lauren Emily Whalen Mar 3, 2026

A collage of best books March 2026 including Liza Minnelli's new memoir

Books

Liza Minnelli finally tells her own story and 4 more March must-reads

Matthew Wexler Mar 3, 2026

Graphics for the five productions featured in the March round-up.

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5 regional productions worth the trip this March

Lauren Emily Whalen Mar 2, 2026

The cast of "Night Side Songs" at LCT3.

Reviews

Can a sing-along musical about cancer break your heart? ‘Night Side Songs’ never quite finds its pulse

Matthew Wexler Mar 1, 2026