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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."

(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."

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…

Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.

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.

Anthony Roth Costanzo

Anthony Roth Costanzo

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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…

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

(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.