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"

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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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Julia Lester and Marin Ireland in "Queens by Martyna Majok.

Reviews

Martyna Majok’s ‘Queens’: Where a basement becomes urgent refuge for immigrant women

Matthew Wexler Nov 5, 2025

MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.

Art

In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art

Matthew Wexler Nov 5, 2025

Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."

Reviews

Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can

Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025

November regional theater composite

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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November

Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025