Truman Capote

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 12, 2026- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Win 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by - May 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

The Off Broadway production of TRU, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, recouped its initial investment after 58 sold-out performances at House of the Redeemer on the Upper East Side.

Review Roundup: HAMLET Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

Hamlet is now playing at BAM’s Harvey Theater in Brooklyn. The National Theatre production stars Hiran Abeysekera and is directed by Robert Hastie. Critics are weighing in on the contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026

Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Can't Get Away From Truman Capote
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is currently starring as the legendary Truman Capote in a new revival of the one-man play Tru. But, during his off time, the Tony-winner admits that he needs a break. Watch Ferguson's recent Tonight Show appearance now.

How an Episcopal Retreat Became a Buzzy Off-Broadway Venue
by Joey Sims - Apr 20, 2026

This season, Broadway royalty has taken up residence in the splendid library of an Upper East Side mansion. So how did House of the Redeemer, a retreat house within the Episcopal Archdiocese of New York, become off-Broadway’s hottest new venue?

TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Extends For Final Time, Launches Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

TRU, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, announced a final one-week extension closing May 10, 2026, alongside a $39 digital lottery for tickets at House of the Redeemer.

GARDEN PARTY – TRUMAN CAPOTE’S BLACK AND WHITE CELEBRATION To Make London Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Garden Party – Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration will premiere in London. The immersive cabaret is inspired by Capote’s iconic Black and White Ball. Performances will take place at Canal Café Theatre.

Previews: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING! at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 3, 2026

Robert Hawkins’s Quiet! Three Ladies Laughing! is here again! Three years ago, the play was produced as a rehearsed concert-reading at New Canaan Town Players Stage II and it’s back by popular demand as a full production in the 232-seat Crystal Theatre in Norwalk from April 30th to May 3rd.

Photos: Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote in TRU Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, is currently running Off-Broadway. Get a first look at production shots featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Capote here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 30, 2026- BECKY SHAW On Broadway First Look and More
by - Mar 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review Roundup: TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

See what the critics are saying about Tru Off-Broadway in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup. The production starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote is presented for an audience of 99 patrons.

Tickets Available for FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE 2026 in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

The FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE 2026 will showcase a diverse lineup of LGBTQ+ performances from April 20 to May 3 at The Wild Project, NYC, featuring global artists and award-winning productions.

Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

Photos: TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 20, 2026

Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, officially opened on Thursday, March 19. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!

GARDEN PARTY Will Make London Debut, Inspired by Truman Capote's Iconic Ball
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

Following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, immersive true-crime cabaret Garden Party - Truman Capote's Black and White Celebration will make its London premiere at the Canal Café Theatre.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep

Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2026- March Broadway Watch Guide and More
by - Mar 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: How Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Preparing to Play Truman Capote in TRU
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who will star as Truman Capote in the first New York revival of Jay Presson Allen’s play Tru, visited Good Morning America to speak about the production, also sharing insights about how he has found his own version of Capote among all of the other portrayals. Watch the interview now.