The Balusters
2026 play by David Lindsay-Abaire
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The Balusters is a comedy play written by David Lindsay-Abaire and originally produced at Manhattan Theatre Club.[1]
| The Balusters | |
|---|---|
Original Broadway cast, writer, and director | |
| Written by | David Lindsay-Abaire |
| Date premiered | 2026 |
| Place premiered | New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
Plot synopsis
When a newcomer to the Vernon Point Neighborhood Association suggests installing a stop sign on a picturesque block, chaos ensues.[2]
Production history
The Balusters was commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) through the Bank of America New Play Program and is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.[3] It was written by American playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.[4][5] Lindsay-Abaire has a long history of collaboration with MTC going back to 1999, writing and producing plays such as Rabbit Hole, Ripcord, Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, and Wonder of the World.[3][1]
Performances of The Balusters are set to begin at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on March 31, 2026, with an opening night on April 21.[6] It will be directed by Kenny Leon.[3] As of December 2025, no closing date has been set.[7]
Cast and characters
| Character | Broadway[6][8] |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Penny Bewell | Marylouise Burke |
| Brooks Duncan | Carl Clemons-Hopkins |
| Ruth Ackerman | Margaret Colin |
| Kyra Marshall | Anika Noni Rose |
| Eliott Emerson | Richard Thomas |
| Willow Gibbons | Kayli Carter |
| Isaac Rosario | Ricardo Chavira |
| Alan Kirby | Michael Esper |
| Luz Baccay | Maria-Christiana Oliveras |
| Melissa Han | Jeena Yi |