David Cook

It’s almost churlish to single out any of the actors as they’re all wonderful, but one performer deserves an extra bouquet: Burke, Lindsay-Abaire’s longtime muse, who finds pathos and humor while remaining grounded in every moment. The two have collaborated seven times, including Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, and Ripcord, but this is the first time Burke has performed one of his plays on Broadway. Hopefully it’s not the last. They’re a magnificent duo.