Phantom of the Opera Archives - 1 Minute Critic

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The ‘Masquerade’ mystery continues: What’s so precious about Preciosa crystals?

Matthew Wexler Jul 3, 2025 0

The new 'Phantom' iteration, 'Masquerade,' will include a chandelier with six times as many crystals as the original. But will…

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(l-r) McKenzie Kurtz, Lorna Courtney, Elizabeth Teer, and Olivie Hardy in "Heathers."

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“What’s your damage, Heather?” More than you think, even as a musical

Matthew Wexler Jul 10, 2025

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road" by Samuel D. Hunter.

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What playwright Samuel D. Hunter has to say about ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’

Matthew Wexler Jul 7, 2025

The cast of "The Reservoir" at Geffen Playhouse

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In ‘The Reservoir,’ bubbies, tough love & Jazzercise pave the road to recovery

Lindsay B. Davis Jun 27, 2025

Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur in "Duke & Roya."

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Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur navigate war-torn romance in ‘Duke & Roya’

Matthew Wexler Jun 24, 2025