Johnny Oleksinski

Johnny Oleksinski

Johnny Oleksinski is an entertainment critic at the New York Post.

Background

Johnny has been The Post’s entertainment critic, its leading voice on movies and theater, since 2018. He began at The Post as an entertainment reporter in 2015. Before moving to New York, he was a theater writer/editor at the Chicago Tribune and was chief theater critic of Newcity Chicago. He is a voting member of the New York Drama Critics Circle. Johnny majored in theater at Illinois State University. He lives in the East Village, and can be heard every Tuesday morning at 9:30 on WOR Radio.

Latest Articles

The 2026 Grammys had fantastic performances — and too much politics

Sunday night’s Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles especially needed to be a blast. Because Taylor Swift and Beyonce weren’t there.

Catherine O'Hara was one of the absolute funniest people on earth

The Toronto-born actress died Friday at age 71 in Los Angeles, Calif., after a short illness. A true one of a kind, she made us howl with laughter for more...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fail to sell out their Sundance screening

There were plenty of open seats at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's documentary premiere at the Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City Sunday morning.

Oscar 2026 nominations set up 'Sinners' vs. 'One Battle After Another' showdown

"Sinners" scored a record 16 nominations, while "One Battle After Another" received 15.

Oscar nominations 2026: See the full list of nominees

Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and other stars will learn their fate after starring in critically acclaimed films.

The Golden Globes started off hot thanks to Nikki Glaser — before becoming a total snoozefest

The Golden Globes embraced a millennia-old tradition last night: Sunday as a day of rest.

Our 2026 Golden Globes predictions — who will win?

Here are Post critics Johnny Oleksinski and Lauren Sarner's predictions for who will win at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, which air Sunday Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on...

Beanie Feldstein 'basically fired' before quitting 'Funny Girl'

A source tells us that following poor reviews, producers arranged a deal to let the star go early before Feldstein went rogue and quit on social media.

Bernadette Peters bites back at Broadway Barks protesters

As Bernadette Peters was onstage promoting her pet adoption charity Broadway Barks, she was interrupted by angry protesters from the Humane Society shouting “animal abuse.”

Did a woman orgasm during Tom Hiddleston's Broadway show?

Tom Hiddleston got the big ovation. An audience member at “Betrayal” on Broadway, which the “Night Manager” actor is starring in, was moved to tears, moans and spasms of ecstasy...

Inside the five-year party also known as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s life

"He was very much not heeding the cues she was giving that she wasn't interested."

Pianist at famed Marie's Crisis Cafe loses cancer battle at 52

Jim Allen was a “showtune savant,” and a gifted pianist who could play all night without using sheet music.

Secrets of the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Walk of Fame is one of the most popular tourist attractions, drawing about 10 million visitors annually.

Bernadette Peters and Post columnist end long-running feud

Michael Riedel once wrote a series of excoriating columns about the actress when she starred in “Gypsy“ on Broadway.  

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen take a beach day

Star quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen enjoyed a relaxing beach getaway.

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander tie the knot

They began dating in 2014.

Prince Charles doesn't want to move to Buckingham Palace

“I know [Charles] is no fan of ‘the big house’, as he calls the palace,” a source said.

George and Amal Clooney make first public appearance since twins' birth

Amal Clooney looked more glamorous than ever at the premiere of “Suburbicon.”

Kate Moss has a passion for interior design

Model Kate Moss has a new hustle — interior decorating.

Social media users claim Taylor Swift ripped off Beyoncé

Enraged social-media users accused Taylor Swift of ripping off Beyoncé’s hit “Formation.”