The Balusters
... may be the most vital and timely show on Broadway this season. It's definitely the funniest
Variety
Why see The Balusters?
Tony Winners David Lindsay-Abaire And Kenny Leon Bring Raucous New Play To Broadway
Nominated for Five 2026 Tony Awards - including Best Play!
From Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and Tony-winning director Kenny Leon comes the world premiere of this wild new play, that has opened on Broadway to five Tony nominations! Following the cut-throat antics of a Neighborhood Association and the uproar caused by a newcomer, The Balusters will be playing at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre as part of Manhattan Theatre Club's 2025/26 Season.
What It's About
Meet the Vernon Point Neighborhood Association. They really care about their town... possibly too much. The smallest issues cause massive spats. But these fights will seem like nothing when a new member suggests the addition of a stop sign. Things are about to go nuclear. This wicked examination of a small town community is a riotous spiral into chaos, penned by the expert hand of Lindsay-Abaire.
Key Information
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours
Dates
Showing until Jun 21
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Anika Noni Rose as Kyra Marshall
- Marylouise Burke as Penny Bewell
- Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Brooks Duncan
- Margaret Colin as Ruth Ackerman
- Richard Thomas as Elliott Emerson
- Kayli Carter as Willow Gibbons
- Ricardo Chavira as Isaac Rosario
- Michael Esper as Alan Kirby
- Maria-Christina Oliveras as Luz Baccay
- Jeena Yi as Melissa Han
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by David Lindsay-Abaire
- Directed by Kenny Leon
Awards
2026 Tony Awards
Nominations
- Best Play
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Costume Design Of A Play
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