The Balusters
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The Balusters is a comedy play written by David Lindsay-Abaire and originally produced at Manhattan Theatre Club.
Plot synopsis
When a newcomer to the Vernon Point Neighborhood Association suggests installing a stop sign on a picturesque block, chaos ensues.
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. It was written by American playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. 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.
Preview performances of The Balusters began at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on March 31, 2026, with an official opening night on April 21. It will be directed by Kenny Leon. As of December 2025, no closing date has been set.
Cast and characters
| Character | Broadway |
|---|---|
| 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 |