Mary Testa Archives - 1 Minute Critic

Robert Farrior and Linda Manning in "Italian American Reconciliation." Photo Scott Aronow.

Reviews

Before John Patrick Shanley won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck,’ he wrote this Italian American heartbreaker

Matthew Wexler Oct 11, 2025 0

John Patrick Shanley's rarely revived play returns to NYC with Broadway stars Mary Testa and Wade McCollum in a heartfelt…

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Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.

Reviews

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-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.

Culture

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

Matthew Wexler Oct 23, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE

Culture

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary

Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025

The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.

Reviews

‘Not Ready for Prime Time’ nails SNL’s early years chaos. The narrative? Still in rehearsal.

Lindsay B. Davis Oct 21, 2025