The Imaginary Invalid Archives - 1 Minute Critic

(l to r) Bill Irwin, Dylan Baker, Rachel Bloom, Ava Lalezarzadeh, and Daniel Croix Henderson in "The Imaginary Invalid."

(l to r) Bill Irwin, Dylan Baker, Rachel Bloom, Ava Lalezarzadeh, and Daniel Croix Henderson in "The Imaginary Invalid."

Reviews

Can anyone afford to be sick? Molière asked first in ‘The Imaginary Invalid’

Jerry Portwood Oct 22, 2026 0

Is there a doctor in the house? In a culture dominated by algorithmic health optimization, premium supplements, and medical anxiety…

Emily Swallow, Mark Linn-Baker, and Manoel Felciano in "The Imaginary Invalid."

Emily Swallow, Mark Linn-Baker, and Manoel Felciano in "The Imaginary Invalid."

Reviews

Red Bull’s treatment of Molière’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ shows promise; side effects may vary

Matthew Wexler Jun 2, 2025 0

A new take on Molière's 1673 comedy isn't a total painkiller, but will take the edge off.

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Orville Peck in concert

Music

Orville Peck brings heartache and a Broadway surprise to Brooklyn

Ryan Leeds Nov 11, 2026

Delia Cunningham in "Here There Are Blueberries."

Reviews

When a picture is worth a thousand unspeakable words

Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026

Ato Blankson-Wood in "Ms. Blakk for President."

Reviews

The drag queen who crashed the 1992 Democratic National Convention gets an encore

Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026

The principal cast of "Paddington The Musical."

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The bear is the bonus. Jessie Mueller returns to Broadway in ‘Paddington’

By Editors Nov 9, 2026