Julio Torres has set a new comedy special titled “ Color Theories ” at HBO .
A follow-up of sorts to his 2019 HBO special “My Favorite Shapes,” “Color Theories” was taped during the month-long run of his recent off Broadway show of the same name at Performance Space New York. According to a press release for the live show, “Color Theories” sees Torres “blending stand-up, design and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion and identity that is equal parts comedy, theater and art piece.” The show began previews on Sept. 3 before its official opening a week later. The run was scheduled to end on Sept. 21, but was extended twice due to high demand, eventually closing on Oct. 10.
Speaking to Variety before the show opened, he said, “I’m using color as a way of explai