Little Island Archives - 1 Minute Critic

(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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Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.

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In ‘Galas,’ Anthony Roth Costanzo proves that camp and coloratura can co-exist

Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2025 0

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings vocal chops to Charles Ludlam's drag-inspired "Galas" at Little Island through September 28.

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‘Galas’ at Little Island: Can Anthony Roth Costanzo scale Charles Ludlam’s comic mountain?

Matthew Wexler Aug 16, 2025 0

Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines Little Island's revival of Charles Ludlam's rarely produced Galas, promising vocal chops and comic genius against…

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(l to r) Stephanie Berry, Davóne Tines, and Frank Senior in "The Gospel at Colonus."

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Divine intervention: ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ turns tragedy into testimony

Matthew Wexler Jul 14, 2025 0

Director Shayok Misha Chowdhury transforms cursed kings into gospel gold in Little Island's most ambitious production yet.

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An illustration inspired by A Year of Nothing

Books

Book Review: ‘A Year of Nothing’ understands burnout without trying to fix it

Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 22, 2026

A collage of costumes by Paul Tazewell: "West Side Story," "Hamilton," and "Wicked."

Culture

From ‘Wicked’ to ‘West Side Story’: Paul Tazewell proves costume design is fine art

Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 21, 2026

Book cover of "Eating Ashes" and author Brenda Navarro.

Books

Book Review: Can you grieve a brother and a country at the same time? Novelist Brenda Navarro says yes

Laura Zornosa Jan 20, 2026

(l-r) Golda Rosheuvel, Ian McKellen, Rosie Sheehy, and Arinzé Kene in "An Ark."

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Heaven can wait: Ian McKellen elevates ‘An Ark,’ but mixed reality can’t bridge the digital divide

Matthew Wexler Jan 20, 2026