Matthew Hardy
I’m Matthew Hardy—an actor, musical theater writer, and creator of Bored and Confused Reviews, where I review New York theater.
This channel is where I share what I’m working on: original songs, demos, and material from my shows, from children’s theater to larger musical projects. Some of it’s polished, some of it’s still in progress, but it’s all part of building new work.
You’ll also find my Bored and Confused reviews, where I cover Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and answer two simple questions: Was I bored? Was I confused?
If you’re into new musicals, the writing process, and straightforward theater takes, that’s what you’ll get here.
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New review is up! 🎭 I checked out In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat — Roger Guenveur Smith's solo tribute to his late friend, playing now at New York Theatre Workshop. Hypnotic spoken word, incredible live sound design, and a performance that commands the stage start to finish. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out 👇
https://youtu.be/zDAd02elwDA
8 hours ago | [YT] | 4
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New review is up! Is & Juliet worth the hype (and the $175 million)? I go back through my 2019 West End reaction, break down the Max Martin/David West Read pairing, and answer the two questions that matter most on this channel: was I bored, and was I confused? Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/3VPVZvrmrBQ
1 day ago | [YT] | 9
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New review is live! 👻 Is PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway actually scary, or just loud? I break it down Bored and Confused style — was I bored, was I confused, and is it worth the ticket price? Full review here: https://youtu.be/x6F2Y6_t3Kc
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 8
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New review is up! 🎭 Chekhov's first play gets a 100-minute, no-set makeover Off-Broadway in "THE REAL IVANOV" — was I bored? Was I confused? Watch and find out: https://youtu.be/5sqX4_zRYYI
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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New review is up! Was Cat Cohen's BROAD STROKES a hit or a miss? Songs, Gothic sets, and a very funny stand-up set — I break it all down. Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/e_gV0oFrnCw
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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NEW VIDEO! 🎭 FALL 2026 OFF-BROADWAY PREVIEW
I went through 39 Off-Broadway shows opening this fall to see which ones have me excited—and which ones I'm already worried about.
Sam Rockwell. Lupita Nyong'o. Edie Falco. Todrick Hall. And a LOT of opinions.
From a play where five different actresses share the same role, to Todrick Hall writing, composing AND directing his own musical, to a show that's already dividing audiences before it even opens—I take a look at all 39 shows and rate them 1–10 based on how excited I am to see them.
Which shows look like they’re worth your ticket money? And which ones can I already tell I'm going to be bored or confused by? 😂
🎭 Watch the full Fall 2026 Off-Broadway Preview:
https://youtu.be/PyW7zyL6ZrU
What show are YOU most excited about this fall? Let me know in the comments! 👇
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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🎭 NEW REVIEW: Wendy Wasserstein's AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER, Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre! Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out (spoiler section clearly marked so you can skip it): https://youtu.be/KAlJNXz-9i0
1 month ago | [YT] | 9
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🚨 New video is up! I ranked every new Broadway show coming this fall — Paranormal Activity, Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell, Billy Crystal's 860, Rosamund Pike's Broadway debut in Inter Alia, and 10 more — plus my honest excitement level for each one. 🎭
Which show are YOU most excited for? Watch and let me know in the comments 👇
https://youtu.be/PyW7zyL6ZrU
1 month ago | [YT] | 12
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New full review is up! 🎭 I saw HADESTOWN on Broadway years ago, and now I'm reviewing the movie version — filmed with the original Broadway cast at London's Lyric Theatre. Bored? Confused? Or bored AND confused? Watch my honest, off-the-cuff take: https://youtu.be/Z-D3rveYito
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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Caught the first rain-soaked preview of THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park — Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe & Steven Skybell in the rain, a "problem play," and a storm that literally stopped the show 7 times. Full review here: https://youtu.be/V0qYBL6N3JE
1 month ago | [YT] | 7
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