Steppenwolf Archives - 1 Minute Critic

Emilie Maureen Hanson in "Mr. Wolf."

Reviews

Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe

Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 22, 2025 0

Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…

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Namir Smallwood and Amy Morton in "You Will Get Sick."

Reviews

‘You Will Get Sick’ delivers brains, heart & courage, but ocassionally stumbles over its own yellow brick road

Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 17, 2025 0

Noah Diaz's "You Will Get Sick" offers a unique take on mortality and human connection through the lens of "The…

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A collage of Chicago theater productions

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Spring stunners: 3 bold Chicago productions that redefine theater’s boundaries

Matthew Wexler May 8, 2025 0

Chicago's theater scene is heating up with three standout productions that deserve your attention.

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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