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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Matthew Hardy
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
20 hours ago | [YT] | 7
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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
2 days 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
6 days 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
1 week 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
1 week ago | [YT] | 6
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New review is up — I break down The Saviors at Atlantic Theater Company, Bubba Weiler's follow-up to Well, I'll Let You Go. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out 👇
https://youtu.be/weSaDgRUy4w
1 week ago | [YT] | 6
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New review is up! 🎭 I saw LABEL•LESS off-Broadway at the Duke on 42nd Street — a show choir experience from Drew & Lea Lachey. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch the full review to find out 👇
https://youtu.be/BqoHsuhh6qk
1 week ago | [YT] | 3
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New review is up! 🎤 Is MUSIC CITY: A NEW MUSICAL 's authentic country pop songs and dramatic book enough to keep Matt from being Bored and Confused? Watch my full Off-Broadway review of Music City at St. Luke's Theatre: https://youtu.be/bFOmoz1t5eM
1 week ago | [YT] | 7
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New review is up! 🎭 THE POTLUCK from Soho Rep and INTAR is one of the most ambitious, challenging pieces I've seen this year — a decade in the making, and it asks a LOT of its audience. Was I bored? Was I confused? Find out in my latest Bored and Confused review.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/vDC3fPAWZ6I
1 week ago | [YT] | 4
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New review is up! 🏒🎭 I caught HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway — campy, raunchy, and with a bit of heart. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out: https://youtu.be/fxulwHwVcxs
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