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 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! 👇
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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
6 days 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7
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New review is live! 🎭 I'm checking out THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES at Lincoln Center Theater — five incredible actors (Kara Young, Kerry Washington, Kecia Lewis, Danielle Pinnock & Dominique Fishback) taking on Whoopi Goldberg's classic solo show. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out 👇 https://youtu.be/dj1x7DQ4J5Q
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9
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New STORY TIME video is up! 🐈 I played Skimbleshanks in CATS the Musical — once — and lived to tell about it. A first-time director remounting the Broadway production piece by piece, a makeup disaster that made all the Cats look like they were having strokes on stage, and a grandmother who couldn't figure out which cat was her grandson. Watch it now! https://youtu.be/QEeDcq0MWdc
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9
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Bored and Confused is back with EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway, starring Tracee Ellis Ross. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch the full review to find out, plus where to snag a $45 ticket before the show closes August 9: https://youtu.be/OtAsxZtTOoI
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9
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New review is up! 🎭 I saw SHIFTERS at Cherry Lane Theatre — the Off-Broadway transfer of London's hit two-hander — and it left me bored, confused, and completely in love by the end. Full breakdown of the show, the staging, and whether it's worth the work: https://youtu.be/vR-db5iGsGQ
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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🎭 NEW REVIEW: THE LOVED ONES at Irish Repertory Theatre! Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch my full Bored and Confused review to find out 👇
https://youtu.be/mRhw206sunI
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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