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Closing: September 01, 1990

Tru - 1989 Broadway History , Info & More

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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.

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!

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.

TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote Extends
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026


Due to demand, Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, has been extended to May 3, 2026. Learn more here!

Charlotte d'Amboise Joins the Cast of TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026


Two-time Tony nominee Charlotte d’Amboise has joined the production of Jay Presson Allen’s Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson To Star as Truman Capote In Immersive NYC Revival Of TRU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026


Jesse Tyler Ferguson will star as Truman Capote in the first New York revival of Jay Presson Allen’s play Tru.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Star in New York Production of TRU This Spring
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026


Tony Award-winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson has revealed that he will be performing in a production of Tru, the 1989 solo play about writer Truman Capote, in New York this Spring.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2026- First Look At Carrie Coon and More In BUG On Broadway
by - Jan 7, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Acquires Stage Rights to Truman Capote Play TRU
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026


Jesse Tyler Ferguson is looking ahead to his next theater project. During a recent episode of his Dinner's on Me podcast, the Tony winner shared that he has purchased the rights to Tru, the 1989 play about writer Truman Capote. 

TRU to Present How In The World To Get Noticed: PR Strategies From The NY Festival Scene To The Edinburgh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is How in the World to Get Noticed: PR Strategies from the NY Festival Scene to the Edinburgh Fringe.

TRU to Present Town Hall 'Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Disempowerment Of D.E.I.A.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025


Theater Resources Unlimited will present a return of their live bi-monthly Town Hall discussions with Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Disempowerment of D.E.I.A. Learn more and see how to take part.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Producer BOOT CAMP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited announced a workshop, TRU Producer BOOT CAMP: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing in NYC, with a simul-stream on Zoom for remote attendees. Learn how to attend.

Submissions Now Open For The 2025 Women In The Arts And Media Coalition Collaboration Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024


Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is calling for submissions for the 2025 Collaboration Awards. Learn how to apply!

Theater Resources Unlimited And CreateTheater.com Host TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com invite you to a S.P.A. Day: a workshop created to help Self Producing Artists relax about producing. Learn more about the event and how to sign up here!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com for the TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing workshop. Learn how to view your creative work from a business perspective, make smarter choices, and generate your own opportunities.

Theater Resources Unlimited And CreateTheater.com Present The Musical Feedback Workshop, March 26
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com have announced an upcoming TRU Feedback Workshop, How to Write a Musical That Works - Part Three: Reckoning and Resolution, reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 12pm-7:00pm ET.

TRU to Present Producer Bootcamp Via Zoom: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2022


Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their annual Producer Boot Camp: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing. This unique workshop, geared to the specific multi-tasking challenges of self-producers, has been reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation. It will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2022, 12pm-5:30pm ET.

Theater Resources Presents Unlimited Feedback Workshop #1: The World And The Want
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents Feedback Workshop #1: The World and the Want on Sunday June 26, 2022 from noon to 7pm ET. This workshop is dedicated to fostering a conversation about musical theater structure not only for writers but also for producers, directors and everyone involved in the creation and production of new works.

Robert Morse, Original Star of HOW TO SUCCEED and MAD MEN, Dies at 90
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor Robert Morse has died at age 90. Morse may be best known to Broadway fans as the original  J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a role for which he won a Tony Award. 

Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2022


Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

Theater Resources Unlimited TRU Producer Boot Camp: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited announces an upcoming Producer Boot Camp: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing, reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation, on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 20-21- with Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 20-21, 2020.

Tru History

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Tru - 1989 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Tru — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1990 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Robert Morse
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Play Robert Morse
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Robert Morse
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding One Person Show Robert Morse

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