Giancarlo Esposito

An Evening with Actor, Director, and Advocate Giancarlo Esposito

 

Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:30 p.m. at Texas Hall

The Texas Hall Box Office will open at 6:30 p.m. on October 1. Guests interested in standby admission should visit the Box Office when they arrive to receive a standby ticket and then proceed to the designated standby area.

Approximately 10 minutes before the 7:30 p.m. event, standby ticketholders will be admitted as space becomes available due to unused tickets and no-shows. Standby admission is not guaranteed, but we anticipate being able to accommodate a good number of standby guests.

Standby tickets are only available in person on the evening of the event and cannot be reserved in advance.

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Giancarlo Esposito is an artist whose craft transcends genres and generations. Known for his iconic portrayal of Gus Fring in the television shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Esposito has earned numerous accolades over his career, including a Critics’ Choice Award and multiple Emmy nominations.

His versatility extends to standout roles in The Mandalorian, Kaleidoscope, and The Boys, as well as memorable parts in films such as Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, Captain America: Brave New World, MaXXine, Abigail, and Megalopolis. He also has a long list of Broadway credits, including Merrily We Roll Along and Debbie Allen’s rendition of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and has won two Obie Awards.

Under his production company, Quiet Hand Productions, Esposito aspires to make “conscious content” films that focus on the inspirational. He made his feature directorial debut with the 2008 film Gospel Hill, which won over nine awards at various film festivals. His second feature film as a director, The Show, centers on a disturbing reality game show where contestants end their lives for viewer entertainment.

Outside of his acting and director work, Esposito lends his support to various charitable organizations that support the arts and education, including the Waterkeeper Alliance, Kids for Peace, and World Merit USA.