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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357: April Matthis, Mallory Portnoy, Maria Elena Ramirez, and Elizabeth Marvel in "The Dinosaurs" at Playwrights Horizons.

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6 women, 1 room, infinite timelines: ‘The Dinosaurs’ at Playwrights Horizons

Matthew Wexler Feb 17, 2026

Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson performs with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.

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Carnegie Hall gets its groove back with The New York Pops

Ryan Leeds Feb 17, 2026

Kemi-Bo Jacobs and Rory Alexander in "Hamnet."

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‘Hamnet’ chases modern grief, but sacrifices historical truth

Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 16, 2026

The world premiere of "Kramer/Fauci" at NYU Skirball.

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‘Kramer/Fauci’ proves the best friendships are forged in fury

Matthew Wexler Feb 15, 2026