Saturday, March 29, 2025

“Fat Ham” Lights Up “Hamlet” for Potent Contact High—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

James Ijames Delights with Riotous Black Family Comedy by Jenyth Jo After twenty minutes of “Fat Ham,” a comical version of “Hamlet” set at a North Carolina backyard BBQ, it’s clea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:31PM

“Fat Ham: Sexy Family Comedy Pits Older vs. Younger Generations—at SF Playhouse by Mary Lou Herlihy

James Ijames Finds Funny Bone in Black BBQ-Wedding by Mary Lou Herlihy “Fat Ham,” a raucous, rapid-fire romp about a southern Black family, tackles sexual secrets and gender roles with r…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:24PM

“Fat Ham” Turns Tragedy to Comedy—at SF Playhouse by Emily Mendel

James Ijames Gives “Hamlet” Brand-New Black American Look by Emily S. Mendel “Fat Ham” is a rollicking comedy that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2022. Acclaimed playwright James Ijames …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:56PM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Oregon Shakespeare Festival strikes gold with a pair of plays about Black life by Darleen Ortega

Oregon Shakespeare Festival strikes gold with a pair of plays about Black life Darleen OrtegaJames Ijames' "Fat Ham" and August Wilson's "Jitney" kick off the Ashland festival's 90th season …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Review: ‘Fat Ham’ at S.F. Playhouse reinvents ‘Hamlet’ with humor and flair by Steven Winn

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” is reimagined in this production, directed by Margo Hall, as a vibrant comedy exploring the complexities of modern manhood.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:02PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

My Variety Review: "Buena Vista Social Club" by Frank Rizzo

Entering “Buena Vista Social Club” is like stepping into a heady world of the senses, of heightened emotions, and of passionate music and dance. The Social Club was a real place for loca…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 10:11PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

ISLAND CITY STAGE, BRÉVO THEATRE AND GABLESTAGE PRESENT SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE OF JAMES IJAMES’ PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING FAT HAM by Website Administrator

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, …

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Saturday Church, with Music and Lyrics by Sia, to Have World Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop by Hayley Levitt

The world-premiere musical Saturday Church will open New York Theatre Workshop's 2025-26 season. The show features a a book by Emmy nominee Damon Cardasis (She Came to Me) and Pulitzer Pri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Fat Ham | Scene 2 | Anji White and Ronald L. Conner | On Stage Through March 9 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Anji White (TEDRA) and Ronald L. Conner (REV/PAP) kiss and make up in this electric scene from FAT HAM. On stage through March 9 only, don’t miss your chance to experience this high-energy…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:08PM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Dylis Croman Reprises Role as Roxie Hart in Chicago; Rema Webb Joins as 'Mama' Morton by Darryn King

Broadway’s Chicago will welcome Dylis Croman back into the role of Roxie Hart while also welcoming Rema Webb to the role of Matron "Mama" Morton. Taking over the roles from Erika Jayne a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Fat Ham | Scene 1 | E. Faye Butler | On Stage Through March 9 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

E. Faye Butler (RABBY) gives her children some sage life advice - human resources! - in this hilarious clip from FAT HAM, a "funny, intelligent and bold" (Rolling Out) production that's been…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:19PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Fat Ham | Audience Testimonials | On Stage Through March 2 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"I would recommend it to anyone." Audiences like you are loving FAT HAM. On stage through March 2, don't miss this production that "deliciously reinvents a Shakespeare classic" (Chicago Sun-…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:32AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Fat Ham | Cast Interview | January 11 - March 2 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"This ensemble is beautiful, and I love them dearly." The cast of FAT HAM reflects on collaborating to bring the joyful spirit of cookout season to Chicago this winter. On stage through Marc…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:50PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Fat Ham | Montage | On stage January 11 - February 23 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

FAT HAM, our rousing co-production with Definition Theatre is "an excellent must-see" according to audiences like you! On stage through February 23, don't miss your chance to experience this…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:17PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025

What Will Juicy Do: An Interview with Tyrone Phillips, Director of “Fat Ham” by Mary Wisniewski

“Fat Ham,” a modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” won the Pulitzer Prize in 2022 and got nominated for five Tony Awards. It’s set at a Southern cookout. Juicy, a young q…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:40PM
Monday, October 21, 2024

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…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:55PM
Monday, October 14, 2024

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…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:44PM
Thursday, October 3, 2024

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 …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:29AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

‘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.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PM
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15PM

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…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:10PM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM
Monday, September 23, 2024

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.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

“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 (…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:11PM
Monday, September 16, 2024

‘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…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:35AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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 …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:31PM
Saturday, August 10, 2024

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.

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:26AM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:49PM
Monday, August 5, 2024

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

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

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:46PM

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 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

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