Fat Ham | Director Tyrone Phillips | Interview | On Stage Jan. 11 - Feb. 23, 2025 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Director Tyrone Phillips explains why FAT HAM—our co-production with Definition Theatre—is a "must see." On stage starting January 11, get tickets and learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Ham

Good Bones by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

James Ijames’ new play now at The Public Theater is quite different from his satiric Pulitzer Prizing-winning "Fat Ham" which appeared there two years ago.  "Good Bones" is a realistic de…

Good Bones by Elyse Trevers

They say you can’t go home again. Yet in “Good Bones,” the new play by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright James Ijames (“Fat Ham”) that’s what Aisha (Susan Kelechi Watson) is doin…

Good Bones: James Ijames’ Sophisticated Fat Ham Successor by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Saheem Ali directs a wise, well-acted four-hander about marriage, gentrification, more The post Good Bones: James Ijames’ Sophisticated Fat Ham Successor appeared first on …

‘Good Bones’ Review: A Gentrification Drama at Public Theater by Maya Phillips

A new play from James Ijames, who won a Pulitzer for his “Fat Ham,” has intriguing ideas about identity and community that never fully take shape.

In Good Bones, James Ijames Sees Ghosts by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Carol Rocamora . . .  Ghosts can be scary. Ghosts can be troublemakers. Ghosts can be destructive. Witness the ones in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, or Ibsen’s Ghosts, or Bren…

Good Bones Review by New York Theater

“Good Bones,” by James Ljames, the Pulitzer-winning author of “Fat Ham,” is essentially a debate about gentrification, with sharply different views expressed by the characters, and a…

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on …

On City Strolls, ‘Fat Ham’ Writer Was Inspired by ‘Ghosts of Absence’ by Salamishah Tillet

Walking around downtown Philadelphia, James Ijames reflected on his new play, “Good Bones,” gentrification and the absence that “haunts the cities.”

“Buena Vista Social Club” Musical Coming to Broadway by Andrew Poretz

A Broadway production of the acclaimed new musical Buena Vista Social Club will hit Broadway in early 2025. With a book by Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award, The Royale), director Saheem Ali (…

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Musical Sets Broadway Opening, Cast by Greg Evans

Buena Vista Social Club, a new musical about the acclaimed group of Cuban musicians who recorded a seminal 1997 Grammy-winning album and were the subject of an acclaimed 1999 documentary, wi…

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Fat Ham by The Old Globe

Barry Edelstein welcomes special guests director Sideeq Heard and playwright James Ijames for a discussion about Fat Ham. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provide Globe patrons with …

Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Tony nominee Nikki Crawford chats more about developing her character, why this company means so much to her, and so much more.

Colman Domingo Hosts FAT HAM 'Juicy Disco' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: See photos and videos from Colman Domingo-hosted 'JUICY DISCO' celebration in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames.

Calvin Leon Smith will join Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Fat Ham” alum will step into the revival in September.

Fat Ham's Calvin Leon Smith to Replace Ato Blankson-Wood in Cabaret on Broadway by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this fall as Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret. He takes over the role from original cast member Ato Blankson-Wood, who plays his final performance at …

‘Fat Ham’ Actor Calvin Leon Smith To Join New Cast Of Broadway’s ‘Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club’ by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Calvin Leon Smith, who appeared in the Tony-nominated comedy Fat Ham, will return to Broadway this fall when he takes over the role of Cabaret‘s Clifford Bradshaw from Ato Blank…

Inside Opening Night of FAT HAM on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway is a whole lot juicier after last night. The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway at the A…

FAT HAM's Opening Night Curtain Call by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway last night, April 12. BroadwayWorld was there and you ca…

Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for FAT HAM by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway just last week at the American Airlines Theatre and Broadw…

Fat Ham: Pull Up a Seat and Dig In! by The Old Globe

It’s not quite summer yet, but why wait to celebrate? The whole family is waiting for you at the BBQ for Fat Ham, the raucous comedy that has become the hit of the season at The Old Globe.…

Exclusive Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at The Old Globe

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Fat Ham at The Old Globe!

Public Theater's 2024-25 Season to Feature James Ijames' Good Bones, the Return of Gatz, the Delacorte's Grand Reopening and More by Hayley Levitt

The Public Theater's 2024-25 season is set, featuring a New York premiere from Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames, a quartet of short plays by Caryl Churchill and an encore engagement of Ele…

Theatre News: Studio Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Studio Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season Promises Plenty of Surprises The 2024-2025 season at Studio Theatre will maintain the momentum established this year with hits like Love, Love, Love and…

Why ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep is a must-see by Leinani Lucas

The tragicomic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play isn't a typical re-imagining of Shakespeare. It's witty, raunchy — and also opens up some raw, honest truths.

The Wiz by Elyse Trevers

Adaptations are common in theater and often popular shows are revised and modified to reach different audiences. Shakespeare is a favorite source of material.“Hamlet” inspired “Fat Ham…

Fat Ham by Steven Morris

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“Fat Ham” at the Geffen – reviewed by Terry Morgan

According to the great sages of the internet, Hamlet is the most produced play in world history, and whether or not that claim is true, the indecisive Dane is certainly ubiquitous. And if it…

Geffen Playhouse's Fat Ham Officially Opens April 4 by Meg Masseron

Sideeq Heard directs James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play for the California company.

Geffen Playhouse Production of Fat Ham Begins March 27 by Meg Masseron

Sideeq Heard directs James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Lauren Daigle, Home Show, 'Fat Ham' and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette