Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Collection

"Well, if you don’t think I’m picking the utterly charming revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, you’re L-O-C-C-O. Twenty years ago, I originated the role of Leaf Coneybear, and it’s been one of the great joys of my career to watch others put their own spin on the show. Now I get to bring my kids and watch them fall in love with this brilliant new cast. It’s accessible for kids, smart and irreverent enough for adults—and yes, I may be biased, but I think it’s the perfect family musical."

"When I first moved to NYC, I worked as a bartender at the Winter Garden Theatre, where Cats seemed to run for 700 years. I genuinely loved the show—but after seeing it over 100 times, I was perfectly happy never to watch another production again. That changed with Cats: The Jellicle Ball. I’ve rarely seen a piece of theater reimagined so ingeniously. I’ve already gone back multiple times—and now I’m half-tempted to look for a bartending job there just so I can see it a few hundred more."

"I’m eagerly anticipating Joe Mantello's Death of a Salesman with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf.. Joe is one of the classiest directors working today, and I love the perspective he brings when reimagining classic works. I never miss a chance to see Nathan or Laurie on stage. All three of these powerhouses coming together for one of the most iconic plays in American theater—how lucky are we?"

"Oh, Mary! is the gift that keeps on giving—and the gift I happily keep accepting. The carousel of brilliant casting keeps me coming back again and again. Thankfully, it’s a play built to be seen multiple times. It remains one of the funniest pieces of theater I’ve ever experienced. I thought it was a miracle when I first saw it downtown at the Lucille Lortel. I love that it’s moved uptown and settled into a long run, because it’s the one show I consistently recommend to friends visiting the city."

"Another show I completely fell in love with downtown was Titanique. It was an easy sell from the start—a hilarious spoof of Titanic set to the music of Celine Dion. I was already hooked when I first saw it in its humble beginnings, performed in a small, low-ceilinged comedy room tucked beneath a supermarket in Chelsea. "

"I was working in London when Giant was absolutely tearing through the West End. I was desperate to see it—but missed it by a matter of days. Truly tragic timing. While I was there, I did get to attend the Olivier Awards and watched John Lithgow take home the award for his performance. Sitting in that room, listening to the praise, I couldn’t believe I had just missed the very performance everyone was raving about. So yes, obviously this Broadway transfer of Giant is arriving strictly for my long-overdue viewing pleasure… but I suppose you’re welcome to enjoy it too. You’re welcome."

"I have long been fascinated by Truman Capote. Not only his writing, but his life itself has always felt endlessly compelling to me. There is a reason so many actors have been drawn to portraying him on film, television, and on stage. I am thrilled to have the chance to bring this play back to NYC in a completely new and reimagined production. Performing as Truman Capote for an audience of just 99 people in a historic Upper East Side living room has been the most challenging, bonkers thing I've ever done as an actor and I'm loving every moment of it."