'The Balusters' ★★★│Anika Noni Rose, Kenny Leon│Tony-Nominated 'Best Play' Broadway Review 2026

FINALLY, A PLAY FOR THE MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR HOMEOWNERS STRUGGLING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CROSS-RACIAL NEIGHBORS This video essay by anastazia x is a review of Manhattan Theatre Club’s Tony-nominated production of The Balusters at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, which opened on April 21, 2026. The play was written by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kenny Leon and features Marylouise Burke, Kayli Carter, Ricardo Chavira, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Margaret Colin, Michael Esper, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas, and Jeena Yi. The play received 5 Tony nominations: Best Play, Best Costume Design, Best Direction. Ms. Burke and Mr. Thomas were nominated for Best Featured Actress and Actor, respectively. I received a press ticket for the performance on May 22, 2026 and offer my thanks to The Press Room. The production will run through June 21, 2026. Tickets for evening shows are $88 and up. READ this review on my website: https://blackstarreviews.com/tony-nom... FOLLOW on IG:   / blackstar.reviews   FOLLOW on TikTok:   / blackstar.reviews   CHECK OUT related reviews: • Kenny Leon directs HOME:    • "Home" Broadway Play Review | Samm-Art Wil...   • Anika Noni Rose in WONDERFUL TOWN: https://blackstarreviews.com/zhailon-... • Kenny Leon and Kayli Carter in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW: https://blackstarreviews.com/review-t... Theme Music: "Shrub" by Jobii (licensed through Canva) Please contact us at [email protected] if you'd like us to attend your show, review your work, submit a pitch, provide an interview, or sponsor an episode.