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: theaterpizzazz.com 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: theaterpizzazz.com 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

‘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…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:48PM

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…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:48PM

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…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:48PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

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.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:25PM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

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

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:00PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 12:26PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

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…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 08:36AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Fat Ham by Steven Morris

The post Fat Ham appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:29PM

“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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:42PM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024

Oscar and Tony Nominee Colman Domingo to Play Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson’s Father by Darryn King

Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo will play singer Nat King Cole in a new movie musical. Domingo co-wrote the screenplay and will also helm, in his feature film directing debut. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic