Saturday, May 2, 2026

Anika Noni Rose discusses ‘poignant’ new play ‘The Balusters’ and finding ‘the shark inside’ of her character Kyra by David Buchanan

The Tony-winning actress leads the ensemble cast of the David Lindsay-Abaire play.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026

2026 Drama Desk Awards Nominations Announced: Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:25PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

How David Lindsay-Abaire renders the ‘committee play’ uncomfortably and refreshingly real in ‘The Balusters’ by Ruthie Fierberg

With no easy labels, the playwright reinvents a familiar dramatic construct — turning HOA minutiae into a relevant, nuanced portrait of people behaving badly for the “right” reasons.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:11PM

Drama Desk Awards announce 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Ragtime” and “The Balusters” lead Broadway with eight nominations each.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:03PM

Tony Awards 2026 Eligibility Finalized Ahead of May 5 Nominations by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to confirm the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the fourth and final time this season that th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:50PM

The Broadway Show: Sam Tutty, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & Broadway Opening Night Highlights by Jamie Kravitz

With 40 (!!) shows currently running on Broadway, the final five shows of the season have officially opened. Get insider access to starry red carpet interviews on this week's episode of The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:50PM

Hear From Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Sam Tutty and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:25PM

2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced: Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:15PM

2026 Drama Desk Awards: ‘The Balusters’ scores a pre-Tony bounce, ‘Chess’ and ‘Rocky Horror’ remain in musical revival stalemate by Sam Eckmann

The off-Broadway productions Beau the Musical and Mexodus led all contenders with 10 nominations apiece.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:55PM

2026 Drama Desk Awards Nominations: Read the Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

Video: Watch a Scene from THE BALUSTERS on Broadway

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. The new play is wri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

‘Beau the Musical’ & ‘Mexodus’ Lead 2026 Drama Desk Nominations by Joey Moser

Outstanding Play Caroline, Preston Max Allen Cold War Choir Practice, Ro Reddick Meet the Cartozians, Talene Monahon Prince Faggot, Jordan Tannahill The Balusters, David Lindsay-Abaire The P…

SOURCE: The Contending at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Review: The Balusters at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by Carol Rocamora

A social satire where everyone is implicated. Carol Rocamora reviews. The post Review: The Balusters at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 11:31PM

THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June

The Broadway world premiere of The Balusters has extended for an additional two weeks and will now run through Sunday, June 7 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The new play is written by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:51PM

David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters Extends Broadway Engagement by Sophia Rubino

This meeting is not adjourned. David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters, directed by Kenny Leon, will now play the final performance of its limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running the Gamut'

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 ab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

David Lindsay-Abaire’s ‘The Balusters’ extends Broadway engagement by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Directed by Kenny Leon, the show will now play the final performance of its limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on June 7.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:45PM

The Balusters Extends on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the Manhattan Theatre Club production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

‘Trading Places’ Musical Sets Pre-Broadway Workshops With Bryce Pinkham & Ephraim Sykes by Greg Evans

Trading Places, the John Landis-directed 1983 hit comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, is being developed as a Broadway-bound stage musical with a book by Reno 911‘s Thomas Lenno…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalize…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM
Monday, April 27, 2026

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway

Just last week, 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 t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM

The Balusters by Carey Purcell

Published April 27, 2026 “We all need to be more careful with our words,” says one of the well-meaning but misspoken characters in The Balusters. David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play at the…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 12:47PM

The Balusters Is Keeping Broadway on Edge by Sophia Rubino

David Lindsay-Abaire’s HOA satire The Balusters has opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre—not to be confused with your local landmark district. Broadway.com hit the red c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM

Hear From Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and the Stars of THE BALUSTERS on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Join the starry cast of David Lindsay-Abaire's THE BALUSTERS as they celebrate opening night. Get tickets to THE BALUSTERS: https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-balusters/?campaign_id=TBSYouT…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:30AM

Exit Lines: “The Balusters” by Bob Cashill

There goes the neighborhood.

SOURCE: Popdose at 12:25AM
Sunday, April 26, 2026

This Week on Broadway for April 26, 2026: Schmigadoon! by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson talk about Schmigadoon!, Beaches, A New Musical, Fallen Angels, The Balusters, The Rocky Horror Show, Hugh Panaro: Man With…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM

MTC’s “The Balusters” Turns Polite Conversation Into Something Far More Revealing by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: David Lindsay-Abaire’s sharp satire finds humour and discomfort in the fault lines of privilege and perception By Ross “What’s the worst that could happen?…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:22AM
Friday, April 24, 2026

Won’t You Be My Neighbor by Mason Pilevsky

The Balusters – 23 April 2026 What makes a good neighbor? When city folk think about that concept, we generally want someone quiet who keeps to themselves. But in suburban areas, like Mt. …

SOURCE: Pages on Stages at 07:02PM
Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Balusters by TotalTheater

Broadway – Manhattan Theater Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theater: 261 West 47 Street. April 21-May 24, 2026. Comedy. Author: David Lindsay-Abaire. Director: Kenny Leon. 1 hr, 45 min. **** …

SOURCE: TotalTheater at 06:30PM

25 Years Ago, Maria-Christina Oliveras Was an Intern at Manhattan Theatre Club; Now She's on Its Broadway Stage by Diep Tran

Come along with the longtime actor as she gets ready for opening night of The Balusters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off