Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters will extend for an additional two weeks through Sunday, June 21 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production has received 16 award nominations, maki…

The show, directed by Kenny Leon, has extended for an additional two weeks at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

The Vernon Point Neighborhood Association has unfinished business to attend to. David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters, directed by Kenny Leon, has extended for an additional two weeks at the Samuel J. Friedman …

David Lindsay-Abaire’s five-time Tony nominee The Balusters will extend its Broadway run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for an additional two weeks through Sunday, June 21, producers announced today. A Man…

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

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Bess Wohl’s ““Liberation” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The new musicals “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each received 12 of the nominations for the 79th Tony Awards. “Schmigadoon”…

The Balusters and Death of a Salesman also pick up important wins in key Tony Awards precursor.

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Schmigadoon!, The Balusters, and Ragtime Lead the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Some shows arrive with enormous anticipation, while others build their reputations quietly through wo…

The winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced, honoring the best theater on, off- and off-off-Broadway in the 2025-2026 season. Tied for the most wins are Ragtime and Schmigadoon! with…

“The Balusters”  was chosen as the outstanding Broadway play and “Schmigadoon!” was awarded outstanding Broadway musical and four other awards at the 76th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards. “Mexodus…

Broadway has been playing it safe the last few years. Revivals are plentiful but when it comes to new plays that actually have something to say, sure we get the occasional Purpose or Prayer for the French Repub…

Schmigadoon! and The Balusters were named the outstanding Broadway musical and play, respectively, by the Outer Critics Circle today. Ragtime was named outstanding musical revival and Death of a Salesman the ou…

Editorial Staff| Check out the full list of recipients here. ||Broadway|Mexodus,Outer Critics Circle,Outer Critics Circle Awards,Ragtime,Schmigadoon!,The Balusters [...] Read More... from Ragtime, Schmigadoon! …

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell talk about The Balusters. Schmigadoon, Kenrex, Rocky Horror, Ragtime, Fallen Angels, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical @ 54 Below, Proof, Beaches…

We also break down some surprise inclusions (Richard Thomas in The Balusters) and shocking omissions ("Tempress" Chasity Moore in Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

Tom Hanks recently paid a visit to two Broadway productions, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and The Balusters. The iconic actor, who was last seen on stage in This World of Tomorrow in 2025, posed with cast members…

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…

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 written by David Lindsay-…

May 5, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerWell, the 79th Annual Tony Nominations have just been announced and, as usual, theatre fans all over are reviewing the situation. In a year in which musi…

“What a morning!” Hear from 2026 Featured Actor Tony Award nominee Richard Thomas of THE BALUSTERS, as they share their Initial Thoughts after this morning’s announcement. Tap to get tickets to THE BALUS…

The nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards were announced on May 5 by Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss, celebrating this season's imaginative collection of theater. The Lost Boys and …

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Following in the footsteps of Joshua Spector’s "Eureka Day" and Tracy Letts’ "The Minutes," also stories of local community service groups, David Lindsay-Abaire’s hilarious satire "The Balusters" is simpl…

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

Zachary Stewart| TheaterMania’s chief critic offers his predictions ahead of the Tony nominations announcement on May 5. ||Broadway|Alden Ehrenreich,Ali Louis Bourzgui,Brian Flores,Dean Maupin,Gina Gionfriddo…

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 YouTube channel by Raú…

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.

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

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 the Tony Awards Admini…

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 Broadway Show with T…

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Zachary Stewart| The committee met today to discuss category eligibility for 13 new Broadway productions. ||Broadway|Andrew Lloyd Webber,Arthur Miller,August Wilson,Becky Shaw,Christopher Abbott,David Wilson,Do…

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 YouTube channel by Raú…

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

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 YouTube channel by Raú…

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 written by David Lindsa…

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 Porch on Windy Hill, …

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.

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 David Lindsay-Abair…

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 on June 7, extending…

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…

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.

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

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 Lennon and a score by Ala…

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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 the Samuel J. Friedma…

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 Manhattan Theatre C…

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 carpet to chat with t…

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=TBSYouTube2026

There goes the neighborhood.

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 Without A Mask @ 54 Belo…

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?” It is a question…

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. Vernon in The Balus…

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. **** In The Balusters, Da…

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

It’s the Battle of the Affluent! 

The cast and creative team discuss how the Tony-contending play meets our political and social moment.

This meeting is adjourned. The cast and crew of The Balusters put a stop to the show on April 21 to celebrate on the opening night carpet. Directed by Kenny Leon, Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s …

The new play from David Lindsay-Abaire opened its world premiere bow April 21.

Critics review ‘The Balusters,’ gold bringing ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ to Broadway, multiple award nominations Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode…

David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy is the only original play debuting on Broadway this Tony season.

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, is now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out p…

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David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters, now at Manhattan Theatre Club, arrives with the biting precision of Clybourne Park and the uneasy political sting of The Minutes—but with a sharper, more contemporary e…

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-…

Lindsay-Abaire’s new play The Balusters makes a highly entertaining if specious argument for the eventual triumph—bad-faith cultural backlash be damned—of social justice in left-leaning America. Solidly s…

It’s cleverly devised, although for a play about the corrupting influence of obsessing over peace and quiet it’s more than a tad pat. Though Lindsay-Abaire lingers on the idea that everyone has their own bl…

The Balusters is hilarious, skewering not only neighborhood associations but also identity politics while maintaining compassion for all its characters. Too bad real HOA meetings can’t be this fun. The post T…

While The Balusters is never less than entertaining, the play suffers in comparison to similar recent Broadway works, notably The Minutes and, especially, Eureka Day, both of which had sharper laughs and singul…

“The Balusters”[…] may be the most vital and timely show on Broadway this season. It’s definitely the funniest. The post Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dy…

Even more egregious, several emotional turns depend on offstage action that, through its on-stage unveiling, feel like cheap gotchas. Is this a multifaceted discussion or a series of cute writers’ tricks? The…

We’re in a moment in the American theater when, after years of caution, writers finally are beginning to find the courage to expose the hypocrisy of our newly sensitive language, tiptoeing toward reminding us…

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 …

Theatrely's Broadway review of The Balusters by David Lindsay-Abaire at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York City.