Darwin Del Fabro
(she / her)
Darwin Del Fabro
As a musical theatre performer, Darwin starred in the original Brazilian productions of Shrek the Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard of Oz, and Era no Tempo do Rei. Her New York stage credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Juneberry Collective), The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from the Wing (Signature Theatre), and Real (The Tank).
Darwin has released several albums, including Darwin Del Fabro in Rio, Revisiting Jobim (Volumes 1 & 2), Revisiting Elis Regina, and the cast recording Be Careful, It’s My Heart. In May 2025, she headlined a solo concert at the famed 54 Below, performing work from across her musical repertoire.
She is the founder of Madalena Productions, a creative company working across theater, film, and music. In Summer 2025, she will also co-launch Bittersweet, a café and cultural hub in Manhattan’s Lower East Side created with her best friend — a warm, poetic space designed for connection, creativity, and community.
Darwin’s artistry is driven by a deep, lifelong impulse to create. Whether writing, singing, or acting, she approaches storytelling as a way to translate life into connection. Her work across mediums reflects a commitment to crafting from within, rather than waiting for permission. As she continues to evolve, her goals remain rooted in presence, joy, and authenticity — building a body of work that reflects who she is and who she has always been.
A note on Identity
Darwin Del Fabro is a Brazilian-born actress, writer, and performer based in New York City.
In 2023, Darwin transitioned and now lives fully and openly as a woman. She uses she/her pronouns.
Some early articles may still describe her as non-binary—an identity that once reflected a moment of exploration. Today, she embraces herself fully and unapologetically as the woman she is.
Her solo play Lili/Darwin, opening at The Tank in August 2025, intertwines her own personal journey with the story of Lili Elbe in a poetic, first-person monologue. After a two-year pause for surgeries and healing, Darwin returns to the stage with a voice and presence that reflect her truth.
Through music, writing, and performance, she invites audiences into work shaped by honesty, vulnerability, and artistic courage.
TV/Cinema
THEY/THEM / Gabriel / Blumhouse Productions / Directed by John Logan
Ligações Perigosas / Colette D’Or / TV GLOBO / Directed by Denise Saraceni
Novo Mundo / Castrato / TV GLOBO / Directed by Vinicius Coimbra
Theatre — New York
The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from the Wing / directed by Ayvaunn Penn
A Midsummer Night's Dream / directed by Katy Early and Lilian White
Goodnight Sweetheart The Musical / directed by Jai Sepple
Real / directed by Erin Ortman
Darwin Del Fabro in NY at 54 below / directed by Tom Guthrie
Theatre — Brazil
Shrek The Musical / directed by Diego Ramiro
The Wizard of Oz / directed by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho
Fiddler on the roof / directed by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho
Era no Tempo do Rei / directed by João Fonseca
LILI Elbe / directed by Suzana Ribeiro
Be Careful, It’s My Heart / directed by Darwin Del Fabro
The American Songbook / directed by Darwin Del Fabro
Albums
Darwin Del Fabro Revisitando Elis Regina
Darwin Del Fabro: Revisiting Jobim
Darwin Del Fabro In Rio / Old Sambas Recording
Be Careful, it’s My Heart with songs of Irving Berlin / Original Cast Recording
Era no Tempo Do Rei / Original Cast Recording
Rebecca Gibel and Darwin Del Fabro are outstanding in their roles. The audience feels the two characters, their fears as well as their unhappiness.
Robert Massimi
(The Metropolitan Magazine)
About Darwin
Darwin Del Fabro (she/her) is a Brazilian-born actress, singer, writer, and producer based in New York City. She is set to premiere her deeply personal solo play, LILI/DARWIN, at The Tank (New York City) in August 2025. The intimate, genre-defying piece marks Darwin’s powerful return to the stage following her gender transition and draws on her lifelong connection to the story of Danish painter and transgender woman Lili Elbe. Blending personal narrative and historical record, the play explores what it means to be truly seen and what it costs to claim your identity in a world that doesn’t always make space for it. Featuring live music and original storytelling, LILI/DARWIN is not just a theatrical experience — it is a declaration of visibility, healing, and creative rebirth.
Darwin has privately and publicly explored gender through her art and life. Her transition surgery in late 2024 marked a personal and artistic turning point -- not a reinvention, but an emergence. Followed by months of recovery, growth, and reflection, 2025 marks a year of renewed presence for Darwin, one where she feels aligned in voice, body, and purpose. In writing LILI/DARWIN, she set out to demystify trans experience through her specific story — and to offer an honest window into her journey and invite understanding, connection, and empathy.
On screen, Darwin is best known for her breakout role as ‘Gabriel’ in the Blumhouse horror film “They/Them,” directed by John Logan and now streaming on Peacock alongside Kevin Bacon and Carrie Preston. In Brazil, she earned acclaim in the TV series “Ligações Perigosas” and “Novo Mundo,” showcasing her range across historical drama and contemporary storytelling.
