Christopher Darbassie News

2026 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2026

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2026 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 62nd annual ceremony in New York.

Photos: Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's MARINA Makes World Premiere at Little Island

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2026

See photos from the world premiere of Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's Marina at Little Island, featuring Gutierrez, Spike Einbinder, Brandon Flynn, Scully James, River L.

MARINA, SPORKFUL, and PAPI JUICE, Will Open at Little Island

by Stephi Wild — August 26, 2026

Little Island will present the world premiere of Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's MARINA, alongside a live taping of THE SPORKFUL and a Papi Juice dance party in New York.

MARINA at Little Island to Add Midnight Show; Tickets Now Available

by A.A. Cristi — August 13, 2026

Little Island added a midnight performance of Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's MARINA due to demand, with $25 tickets now on sale for the Amph show.

I'M ALMOST THERE to Open at Ancram Center for the Arts

by A.A. Cristi — July 29, 2026

Todd Almond's musical comedy about love and coffee will run on the Mainstage at Ancram Center for the Arts, directed by Tony winner David Cromer ahead of a national tour.

QWEEN JEAN: SUMMER LEGACY BALL and More Set for Little Island 2026 Summer Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 22, 2026

Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season.

BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 29, 2026

Chautauqua Theater Company announced its 2026 season, featuring a commissioned world premiere, new play workshops, and the opening of the Roe Green Theater Center, a dedicated space for new play development and artist training.

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.

Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Can't Get Away From Truman Capote

by Josh Sharpe — April 22, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is currently starring as the legendary Truman Capote in a new revival of the one-man play Tru.

TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Extends For Final Time, Launches Digital Lottery

by Stephi Wild — April 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.

Video: First Look at JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Syracuse Stage

by Joshua Wright — March 24, 2026

Watch a first look video of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Syracuse Stage, running March 11–29, 2026, with cast, creative team, and event details.

Photos: TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Celebrates Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — March 20, 2026

Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, officially opened on Thursday, March 19.

James Ijames' WILDERNESS GENERATION to Premiere at Philadelphia Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — March 16, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will present his new play, WILDERNESS GENERATION, at the Philadelphia Theatre Company starting April 15.

Video: Julio Torres' COLOR THEORIES Sets HBO Premiere; Watch a Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — March 11, 2026

Fresh off its off-Broadway run, Color Theories, the theatrical spectacle by Julio Torres, will debut on HBO as a comedy special on Friday, March 27 and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

August Wilson's JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE to Open This Week at Syracuse Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 10, 2026

Syracuse Stage will continue its 25/26 season with August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” the powerful, masterpiece from the playwright’s monumental American Century Cycle.

Video: How Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Preparing to Play Truman Capote in TRU

by Josh Sharpe — March 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.