Marylouise Burke is an acclaimed character actress who plays Penny Buell in the Broadway premiere of The Balusters. Her Broadway credits include True West (opposite Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano), Into the Woods (as Jack's Mother), Inherit the Wind, and Is He Dead?. Off-Broadway, she has appeared in Kimberly Akimbo (Drama Desk nomination for Leading Actress), Fuddy Meers (Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress), Ripcord, Infinite Life, and Everybody.
A recipient of the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance, Burke is known for her transformational work in both comedic and dramatic roles. Her film credits include Sideways, A Prairie Home Companion, Meet Joe Black, Must Love Dogs, and Sleepwalk with Me. On television, she has appeared in Only Murders in the Building, The Blacklist, New Amsterdam, Prodigal Son, and Ozark.