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Drew & Lea Lachey's new musical: 4 stars with a catch

'Label•less' has the voices and the moves. The script is another story.

Jun 22•1 Minute Critic

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The 1MC summer bookshop is live. Start with these three 📚

30 books. 5 categories. Clear your schedule.

Jun 20•1 Minute Critic

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Gary Cole takes on the most inventive role in Chicago theater right now

'Catch as Catch Can' asks its actors to play two generations of the same families. And it's the best thing Steppenwolf has produced in years. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jun 18•1 Minute Critic and Lauren Emily Whalen

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How to get tickets to every 2026 Tony-winning Broadway show 🎟️

We reviewed every one. Here's where to start.

Jun 15•1 Minute Critic

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'Freak The Mighty' is still finding its voice, but has the heart

A world premiere musical with a star-making performance, charming design, and a story struggling to find its audience.

Jun 13•1 Minute Critic

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'Brokeback Mountain' arrives onstage. The music says what Ennis & Jack can't.

Chicago Shakespeare's North American premiere proves this story was always meant for the stage.

Jun 11•1 Minute Critic and Laura Zornosa

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The best Tony takes came from a couch in Ohio 🛋️

We polled three real theatergoers—and a puppy—on every Tony-nominated musical. Their verdicts might be the most useful Broadway intel you read this…

Jun 8•1 Minute Critic

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I need to talk about 'Girl, Interrupted'

Atmospherically rich and thematically urgent, the new musical observes more than it inhabits.

Jun 6•1 Minute Critic

What 'Jerome' understands about dying that most plays don't

A queer throuple in the AIDS-era Arizona desert sounds like essential theater. And it is, almost. 🏳️‍🌈

Jun 4•1 Minute Critic and Jerry Portwood

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Are you freaked out by clowns too? 🤡

"And Then the Rodeo Burned Down" puts a twist on clowning around.

Jun 1•1 Minute Critic

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