James Ijames News

Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of FAT HAM, directed by frequent Detroit Public Theatre artist Brian Marable.

James Ijames’ New York premiere of GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali starts previews on Thursday, September 19 at The Public Theater. The company is hard at work in the rehearsal room preparing for the show's debut. Head behind the scenes in new photos!

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.

GableStage will release single tickets for its 26th Season on Tuesday, August 27th at noon. 

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present the Southern California premiere of Kill Move Paradise. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this Fall as ‘Clifford Bradshaw’ in the Tony Award -winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company is launching single ticket sales for its 2024/25 season on August 5.

The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.

Tickets are now on sale for Virginia Stage Company's 46th Season.  The season will begin in early September at the historic Wells Theatre and run through the end of March, 2025.

Get a first look at White by James Ijames at Langorne Players. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Season‬ opens with the 2019 Broadway political dark comedy‬‭ HILLARY AND CLINTON ‬‭by Lucas Hnath‬ ‭(November 15 - 24, 2024). Next is the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner‬‭ FAT HAM,‬‭a modern-day‬ ‭Hamlet by James Ijames (January 17 - 26, 2025). The season continues with the Off-Broadway‬ hit drama‬‭ GRAND CONCOURSE ‬‭by award-winning playwright Heidi Schreck.

I am using this time off to continue my writing. As a new playwright, I am overwhelmed by the amount of ideas I have, as there are so many worlds I want to explore. When I often have a random thought, I usually write it down in my notes app on my phone. And when it comes to sitting down at my computer to write, I have multiple jumping off points!

To BBQ, or not to BBQ?

Interview with m and Xavier Pacheco from 'Fat Ham' now playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.

The Old Globe is presenting the five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham by James Ijames, featuring original direction by Saheem Ali. See footage from the show!

Austin Playhouse 2024-25 Season will include a world premiere, an outlandishly fun musical, a thought-provoking masterpiece, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

'Fat Ham' is a dynamic, tragic, and comedic, remixing key moments of the original into a one-act exploring societal roles and expectations, toxic family dynamics, and being true to yourself in a wholly entertaining and creative way. “Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.

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

The Inspired Acting Company has announced its second season, featuring a dynamic mix of plays and a musical, following six critically acclaimed productions, the company is set to deliver another year of theatrical experiences.

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.