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 up! I saw the world premiere of Fish at WP Theater, and I really enjoyed it. It’s smart, funny, and a little dark, with a great set and a standout performance from Roxanna Hope Radja. I also have a few questions about the ending. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out 👇
https://youtu.be/hQjjRULpsrI
Have you seen it yet? Let me know in the comments!
1 day ago | [YT] | 4
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New review is up! 🎭 Joey Arias and Basil Twist's ARIAS WITH A TWIST is back at HERE Arts Center after 18 years: aliens, marionettes, a magic mushroom and a Busby Berkeley finale. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out: https://youtu.be/qBCPOro1PxE
2 days ago | [YT] | 3
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New review: GOOD TIME CHARLIE at The Public Theater! 🎭 Ryan J. Haddad's new play is funny, heartfelt and very meta. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out, then tell me what you thought. https://youtu.be/MQwFd8t2Vh8
3 days ago | [YT] | 5
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New review is up! 🎭 I saw Else Went's DEGENERATES at Playwrights Horizons, a dark, funny, and surprisingly moving play about an online incel community. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out (there's a spoiler section, so you can skip it if you haven't seen the show): https://youtu.be/Pm_ycmAd3M4
Have you seen it? Let me know what you thought!
6 days ago | [YT] | 3
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🎭 New review is up! I finally saw Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape at Irish Rep, and I have thoughts. Great set, big acting, and some very long monologues. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out, then come tell me what you think in the comments. 👇 https://youtu.be/3oe2soIXsJ0
6 days ago | [YT] | 3
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🎭 New review: Kramer/Fauci at St. Ann's Warehouse. Daniel Fish stages the real 1993 C-SPAN showdown between Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci. It's one hour, with strong performances and some wonderfully absurd staging. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out: https://youtu.be/BWJhsN27whM
Tell me in the comments if you've seen it! 👇
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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🎭 New review: Slam Frank at the Orpheum Theatre!
An Anne Frank satire from the creators of the Off-Broadway hit, with a hip-hop score and a theater company that's very proud of itself. Was I bored? Was I confused? Watch to find out, spoiler-free:
https://youtu.be/98jJJQ8XAPU
Have you seen it? Tell me in the comments! 👇
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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🎭 New review is up! Is Ned Van Zandt's one-man show Lost in Del Valle worth your ticket? Two dozen characters, a live electric guitarist, and a true story that jumps from Texas to Hollywood to New York. It's playing at Soho Playhouse only through October 14, so don't wait. Watch the review here: https://youtu.be/cZvsrvEcngg
Did you see it? Tell me what you thought in the comments! 👇
1 week ago | [YT] | 0
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New review is up! 🎭 I saw Mfoniso Udofia's creation stories and all the important importants at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater. The production is beautiful, but was I bored or confused? Watch to find out, then come back and tell me what you thought.
https://youtu.be/t4lrTtLPFg4
1 week ago | [YT] | 4
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🎭 NEW REVIEW: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is now on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club! Was I bored? Was I confused? Find out in my latest Bored and Confused review. It's spoiler-free until the marked spoiler section. Then tell me: am I overthinking this comedy? 👇
▶️ https://youtu.be/4ysfTO8nP1k
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7
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