PAC NYC Archives - 1 Minute Critic

Jennifer Nettles in "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo."

Jennifer Nettles in "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo."

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Jennifer Nettles can write a hit. ‘Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo’ needs more

Matthew Wexler Jul 17, 2026 0

Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles takes on a 17th-century poisoner's legend in 'Giulia,' now playing at PAC NYC.

(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…

Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.

Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.

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Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC

Ryan Leeds Dec 4, 2025 0

The Broadway hit "A Christmas Carol" returns to PAC NYC with Michael Cerveris leading a top-notch cast in this deeply…

The company of "Passengers."

The company of "Passengers."

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‘Passengers’ delivers breathtaking circus without a safety net (or much of a map)

Matthew Wexler Jun 16, 2025 0

By Matthew Wexler Since 2002, the Canadian-based physical theater troupe, The 7 Fingers, has leaped, tumbled, juggled, and defied gravity…

Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."

Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."

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FIRST LOOK: ‘Passengers’ brings new heights to your daily commute

Matthew Wexler May 9, 2025 0

Physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers brings their latest show, "Passengers," to PAC NYC.

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The cast of Ogunquit Playhouse's world premiere musical, "Small Town."

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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October

Matthew Wexler Oct 8, 2026

(l-r) Ariana Burks, Jacqueline Guillén and Carmen Berkeley in "Dead Girl's Quinceañera."

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In ‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera,’ 3 teens turn a party into a crime investigation

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 7, 2026

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$525,600 for ‘Rent’: Gates Foundation matches the livestream minute for minute

By Editors Oct 6, 2026

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

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

By Jerry Portwood Oct 6, 2026