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
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Buena Vista Social Club™ is "full of riches!" by Atlantic Theater

World premiere musical Buena Vista Social Club™ book by Marco Ramirez music by the Grammy Award winning Buena Vista Social Club creative consultant David Yazbek choreography by Patricia De…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:47PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Fat Ham,’ ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ among 2024 GLAAD Media Awards nominees by Michael Abourizk

The awards body honors accurate and fair LGBTQ portrayals in various forms of media.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:39PM

Fat Ham, How to Dance in Ohio, The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, More Nominated for 2024 GLAAD Media Awards by Margaret Hall

The awards honor media that presents fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQIA+ people and issues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Marcel Spears, Nikki Crawford, Billy Eugene Jones to Star in Geffen Playhouse Production of Fat Ham by Meg Masseron

James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning play earned a Tony nomination for its Main Stem premiere last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Buena Vista Social Club by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While the exciting new stage musical Buena Vista Social Club shares the same name with the acclaimed 1999 documentary by Wim Wenders, playwright Marco Ramirez’s book for the new show takes…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:41PM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

With Legions Of Fans Like Beyoncé And Alicia Keys National Black Theatre Has Thrived For More Than 50 Years by Jeryl Brunner

The National Black Theatre is the nation’s first revenue-generating Black art complex. This year their production of 'Fat Ham' won the Pulitzer Prize, was nominated for five Tonys and tran…

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:52PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

The Wilma Theater presents James Ijames’s Fat Ham by Hanae Mason

Fat Ham comes home in this new production at the Wilma, onstage as it was meant to be, after the company debuted a filmed version in 2021. Everyone is welcome to the cookout. Hanae Mason rev…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:42PM
Monday, November 13, 2023

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
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