Our 2026 wish list: Pedro Pascal on Broadway, a Dolly Parton ‘Country Icons’ dream tour & more
6 cultural experiences worth manifesting. 🙏
I’ve received many incredible gifts over the years. I don’t remember most of them. But one that’s etched in my mind is a winter road trip to Toronto with my parents. The year was 1986. Our purpose: Cats at the Elgin Theatre.
Canada was closer to my suburban Cleveland home than New York City. So we piled into the Chevrolet Caprice and set out on the icy road. I watched those dancing felines from the balcony, mesmerized when that oversized tire rose to the Heaviside Layer. Never in my wildest dreams could I predict that a reimagined CATS: The Jellicle Ball would arrive on Broadway 40 years later.
The gift of live theater and cultural experiences—art exhibits, music concerts, dance, even a hard copy book with its cover art and distinctive woody scent—is our lifeline to humanity. In the spirit of the season, I asked our contributors to dream big. Who or what would they want to see on stage or exhibit? I also requested a charity or nonprofit organization that resonates with them. 1 Minute Critic made a small donation to each, and we encourage you to support their work.
1 Minute Critic’s inaugural year has been a blessing. We’ve seen dozens of shows, concerts, and art exhibits. In the coming year, we plan to deepen our community and connect with you in new and creative ways. Most of the time, it’ll only take a minute!
Best wishes for a New Year filled with real-life experiences that celebrate arts and culture.
Matthew Wexler
Founder | Editorial Director
Wishes like these require more than a minute — discover all the juicy details here!
Wish #1: Pedro Pascal returns to Broadway in ‘The Winter’s Tale’
Wish #2: Dolly Parton & Trixie Mattel lead the ultimate LGBTQ+ and ally country music tour
Wish #3: Adam Guettel’s ‘The Princess Bride’ musical adaptation sees the light of day
Wish #4: A Zdzisław Beksiński retrospective art exhibit in the U.S.
Wish #5: Topher Payne’s ‘Angry Fags’ disrupts Broadway
Wish #6: Micaela Diamond leads 20th anniversary production of ‘Grey Gardens’
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