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Updated · Deadline · Apr 22
David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters Opens on Broadway to Critical Acclaim
Updated
Updated · Deadline · Apr 22

David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters Opens on Broadway to Critical Acclaim

22 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 22
  • David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play, The Balusters, has opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
  • Starring Anika Noni Rose and Richard Thomas, the dark comedy explores tensions within a diverse neighborhood association over issues of race, class, and change.
  • Directed by Kenny Leon, the ensemble production has drawn praise for its sharp humor and timely commentary on community, belonging, and social justice.
A real neighborhood dispute inspired a Broadway hit. What is the untold story?
When the laughter stops, does the play offer real solutions for community division?
How does a Victorian set with modern art reflect the play's social conflicts?
Why do audiences love a play that some critics find flawed and simplistic?
After 30 years of collaboration, how does one actress shape the playwright's work?
How did a last-minute lead actress change affect the show's praised chemistry?