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Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight in 'Paranormal Activity' on Broadway.
Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight in 'Paranormal Activity' on Broadway.
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The scariest thing in ‘Paranormal Activity’ isn’t the ghost
Billy McEntee Billy McEntee Aug 25, 2026 0

'Paranormal Activity' brings jumpscares to Broadway, and it will rattle you in the best way possible.

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A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
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Set change: Our favorite 5-star shows still playing
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 10, 2026 0

Some are closing soon, one's transferring to Broadway, another just got a new leading man. Four shows worth a trip…

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Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2025 0

The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.

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Set your alarm! Opening soon
  • In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Off-Broadway, Sept. 14
  • Pre-Existing Condition, Off-Broadway, Sept. 14
  • America, Who Hurt You?, Off-Broadway, Sept. 17
  • School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Broadway, Sept. 28

Clock's ticking! Closing soon
  • Music City, Off-Broadway, Sept. 19
  • Titaníque, Broadway, Sept. 20
  • An American Daughter, Off-Broadway, Sept. 20
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(l-r) Orchestra Hall, Orville Peck, and the Weisman Art Museum
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Orville Peck, ‘Return of the Jedi’ live & 13 more reasons fall belongs to Minneapolis
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 13, 2026
The cast of "The Real Ivanov."
Off Script
Why I’d rather see an average play than a great film
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 12, 2026
Damien Warren-Smith in "Gary Starr: Classic Penguins."
Reviews
Off-Broadway’s most flippant book report comes courtesy of one nearly nude penguin
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2026
A packed fall calendar brings the Rady Shell, the San Diego International Film Festival, and Balboa Theatre to life.
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15 ways San Diego’s arts & culture scene is flexing its muscle this fall
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 7, 2026
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