Broadway Review: THE BALUSTERS - Bored and Confused

THE BALUSTERS on Broadway — is David Lindsay-Abaire's new HOA comedy the play of the season? Tony winner Kenny Leon directs Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas, and Marylouise Burke in this brand-new ten-person ensemble comedy at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre — and on this episode of Bored and Confused, I break down whether it earns the hype. I cover what The Balusters is actually about (a Vernon Point neighborhood association brawl over a stop sign), how the cast pulls off ten wildly distinct characters, why I think this might be Best Play nominee material, and where it falls short for me. Plus: how I scored a $49 ticket, the loud preshow music gripe that turns out to be intentional, and why this is one of the only original new American plays on Broadway this season. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Bored and Confused 00:24 The Quick Take (Synopsis & Verdict) 01:31 What Even Is a Baluster? (Plot & Setup) 04:32 How I Got My Ticket — $49 TodayTix Lottery 05:10 The Loud Preshow Music Problem 07:36 The Ensemble & Marylouise Burke Steal the Show 10:46 Where The Balusters Falls Short 11:31 Was I Bored? Was I Confused? 14:41 The Loud Music Payoff (I Felt Seen) 15:33 Final Verdict + Where to Get Cheap Tickets 🎭 SHOW INFO The Balusters by David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Kenny Leon Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas, Marylouise Burke, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Margaret Colin, Kayli Carter, Ricardo Chavira, Michael Esper, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Jeena Yi Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Limited run through May 24, 2026 🎟 CHEAPEST TICKETS TodayTix Lottery — enter daily, draws at 9 AM. That's how I got mine for $49. 👍 If you liked this review, smash like, drop a comment with what YOU thought of The Balusters, and subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Coming up: The Fear of 13 starring Adrien Brody. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:    / @matthewhardymusical