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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036
The Vernon Point Neighborhood Association is a passionate bunch, whether squabbling over historically inaccurate porch railings or debating trash can protocol. Still, no one is prepared for the neighbor-versus-neighbor battle royale that ensues when a newcomer to the board suggests the unthinkable: installing a stop sign on the corner of the enclave’s prettiest block.
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'The Balusters' Broadway review — welcome to a friendly neighborhood thunderdome
9 / 10
What do you call a gathering of like-minded, well-meaning but annoying, virtue-signaling liberals? A community association board meeting, of course. David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play for Manhattan Theatre Club, The Balusters, takes up this decidedly of-the-moment subject, finding depths of comedy and critique within what is becoming well-trodden territory. After Tracy Letts’s The Minutes and Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Day, it might have appeared this emerging genre was already played out, but The Balusters reaches new heights. Lindsay-Abaire’s searing wit makes an almost anthropological study of liberal hypocrisy, offering an effective and highly entertaining callout.
‘The Balusters’ review: A hilarious clash of wackos on Broadway
8 / 10
Line by line and moment by moment, “The Balusters” is an engrossing and enjoyable watch, fueled by Lindsay-Abaire’s impolite humor and the cast’s sparky connectivity and willing embrace of the bonkers. Director Kenny Leon precisely paces the comedy and gets a string of howls for his efforts. When more broadly considered, as the writer turns his attention to serious issues rather than quick jabs at the culture wars, the play falters some. Because of all the giggles, I almost forgot the show was building to anything of substance. Well, it tries to, and that is “The Balusters” at its least satisfying. The conclusions are obvious because they’ve been arrived at many, many times before, and the two main opponents are pancake flat. One is good, one is bad, bingo bango. I got the sense that Lindsay-Abaire, who has no fear with his punchlines, was reluctant to give Kyra any flaws at all.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters will extend for an additional two weeks at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Annette Bening and Ella Beatty recently paid a visit to The Balusters, which is now playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The pair posed with the cast backstage after the performance. Check out the photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - April 29, 2026
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Balusters has extended for an additional two weeks and will now run through Sunday, June 7 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch a scene from the new play in this video!
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - April 28, 2026
Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose is back on Broadway in The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. The performer is also releasing a new children's book this September, and spoke about both projects on TODAY. Watch her interview.
by Luka Vonier - April 27, 2026
The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, officially opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch in this video as the whole cast and creative team celebrate the special night!
by Bruce Glikas - April 22, 2026
The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kenny Leon, is now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2026
The critics are weighing-in on the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Read the reviews and learn more about this new comedy now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in our review roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 8, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, now in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2026
Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
by Jennifer Broski - March 27, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club will soon present the world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here.
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has released rehearsal photos for The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Marylouise Burke and Anika Noni Rose.
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals here.
by Luka Vonier - April 7, 2026
In this video, watch as playwright Lindsay-Abaire breaks down his words from The Balusters in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.
by Luka Vonier - March 9, 2026
The Balusters is coming to Broadway! David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Watch in this video as the full company chats more about what audiences can expect.
by Bruce Glikas - March 2, 2026
The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
by Josh Sharpe - November 17, 2025
On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry shared her excitement for returning to Broadway in The Balusters next Spring. Check out the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced initial casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
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The Balusters Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Play | Emilio Sosa |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Kenny Leon |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play | Maria-Christina Oliveras |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play | Richard Thomas |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Fight Choreography | Thomas Schall |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Anika Noni Rose |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | The Balusters |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play | Derek McLane |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY | The Balusters |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | The Balusters |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Play | Emilio Sosa |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Kenny Leon |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Richard Thomas |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Marylouise Burke |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Play | The Balusters |
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