Ferguson's Celebrated Turn as Truman Capote Heads to London Stage

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will reprise his role as Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen's play "Tru" at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Rob Ashford. The production runs from September 19 to November 14, 2025, following a well-received New York staging earlier this year. Ferguson originated the role in the play's first New York revival.

"Jesse Tyler Ferguson Will Bring His Truman Capote to London's Menier Chocolate Factory"

Playbill reported that Rob Ashford will again direct the play, which originally premiered in 1989. The play is constructed exclusively from Capote's own words, offering a portrait of the writer during a turbulent period.

"The play is built entirely from Capote's own writing"

VarietyJesse Tyler Ferguson to Reprise Truman Capote Role in 'Tru' at London's Menier Chocolate Factory

Variety noted that the London run comes after Ferguson's acclaimed performance in the U.S., where he brought the character to life for a new generation of theatergoers. The Menier Chocolate Factory staging marks Ferguson's first time performing the role in the United Kingdom.

Ferguson, best known for his work on television, has received praise for his embodiment of Capote's distinctive voice and mannerisms. The play, which debuted on Broadway in 1989 with Robert Morse in the lead, has been revived multiple times but Ferguson's interpretation marks the first New York revival in decades according to Variety.

Tickets for the limited engagement go on sale soon, with the production expected to draw significant interest from fans of both Ferguson and Capote's literary legacy.