Broadway previews rolling
Two Broadway shows are now in previews: David Lindsay‑Abaire’s THE BALUSTERS (directed by Kenny Leon) is playing ahead of an April 21 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, and a revival of PROOF is in previews ahead of an April 16 opening at the Booth Theatre. Cast and production features were posted in BroadwayWorld’s March updates. ( )
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world‑premiere cast of The Balusters, which lists Marylouise Burke (Penny Bewell), Kayli Carter (Willow Gibbons), Ricardo Chavira (Isaac Rosario), Carl Clemons‑Hopkins (Brooks Duncan), Margaret Colin (Ruth Ackerman), Michael Esper (Alan Kirby), Maria‑Christina Oliveras (Luz Baccay), Anika Noni Rose (Kyra Marshall), Richard Thomas (Elliott Emerson) and Jeena Yi (Melissa Han). (broadwayworld.com)) The Balusters is billed as an MTC presentation with Kenny Leon directing the world premiere production for Manhattan Theatre Club. (thepressroomnyc.com)) Anika Noni Rose’s casting was confirmed after an earlier announcement that had included Renée Elise Goldsberry, with publications noting Rose as the replacement in the completed Broadway lineup. (newyorktheatreguide.com)) Proof’s Broadway revival lists Ayo Edebiri as Catherine, Don Cheadle as Robert, Jin Ha as Hal and Kara Young as Claire in the Booth Theatre mounting. (proofbroadway.com)) The Proof creative team includes director Thomas Kail, original music by Kris Bowers, scenic design by Teresa L. Williams, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting by Amanda Zieve, sound by Justin Ellington and Conor Wang, and hair/wig design by Mia Neal. (proofbroadway.com)) Producers list the revival as a strictly limited 16‑week engagement, and Higher Ground — the production company run by Barack and Michelle Obama — is among the co‑producers announced for the Broadway mounting. (playbill.com)) Kara Young’s addition to the Proof cast was reported in recent casting updates after initial announcements that included Samira Wiley, with outlets confirming the final cast ahead of the current preview period. (broadwayacrossamerica.com))
