Lincoln Center Theater Archives - 1 Minute Critic

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Reviews

‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths

Matthew Wexler Oct 16, 2025 0

The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.

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The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"

Reviews

Out of vogue: ‘Five Models in Ruins, 1981’ needs a makeover

Matthew Wexler May 5, 2025 0

A stylish set can't save 'Five Models in Ruins, 1981' from its superficial characters and forced finale in this fashion…

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Jeremy Jordan in "Floyd Collins" at Lincoln Center Theater.

Reviews

Jeremy Jordan shines in ‘Floyd Collins’ despite cavernous challenges

Matthew Wexler Apr 21, 2025 0

Jeremy Jordan isn't the only one feeling stuck in Lincoln Center Theater's "Floyd Collins," about a cave explorer trapped underground.

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David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."

Reviews

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025

"Cats and Dogs" by Stephanie H. Shih.

Art

In ‘Living Here,’ 26 artists refuse to be your model minority

Matthew Wexler Oct 25, 2025

(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.

Art

The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look

Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025

"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.

Dance

How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing

Matthew Wexler Oct 23, 2025