Initial casting set for 'The Balusters' on Broadway
Five stars of stage and screen have been announced to lead David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy play at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre this spring.
Manhattan Theatre Club has set initial casting for its spring 2026 production of The Balusters on Broadway, playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre at an exact date to be announced.
The Balusters cast includes Drama Desk Award winner Marylouise Burke (Ozark) as Penny Bewell, Emmy Award nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Hacks) as Brooks Duncan, Drama Desk nominee Margaret Colin (Veep, Gossip Girl) as Ruth Ackerman, Tony and Grammy Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, Girls5Eva) as Kyra Marshall, and Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas (The Waltons, It) as Elliott Emerson.
Written by Pulitzer and Tony winner David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, The Balusters is a comedy play about a small town with big feelings. The Vernon Point Neighborhood Association is known for being passionate about the smallest details, but tensions soar to new heights when someone makes an unthinkable suggestion: installing a stop sign on the neighborhood's prettiest block.
Additional cast and creative team members have yet to be announced.
Check back for information on The Balusters tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Photo credit: Marylouise Burke, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Margaret Colin, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Richard Thomas. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote The Balusters?
David Lindsay-Abaire, who wrote Good People and Rabbit Hole, wrote this play.
Who directs The Balusters?
Kenny Leon, a Tony winner and Emmy nominee, directs.
Is The Balusters good?
This is a new play, but MTC has a rich track record of uplifting the best voices in the American theatre; previously, they produced multiple Pulitzer winners, including Doubt and Proof.
Is The Balusters appropriate for kids?
Audiences must be four and up to see Broadway shows, and this one contains some adult themes.
Where is The Balusters playing?
The Balusters is playing at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The theatre is located at 261 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for The Balusters?
Book tickets for The Balusters on New York Theatre Guide.
What is The Balusters about?
A raucous comedy, The Balusters is about a newcomer who joins a neighborhood association with one ask: installing a stop sign at the community's prettiest intersection.
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