James Ijames News

The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production officially opened last night, May 20. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Tony-nominee Amber Iman stars in the new musical GODDESS at The Public Theater, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Read reviews for the production's NYC premiere!

The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production will run through Sunday, June 8 in the Newman Theater. Check out photos of the cast in action here!

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

James Ijames’ 'Fat Ham' has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and it's easy to see why. The play’s innovative approach breathes new life into Shakespeare’s tale, intertwining themes of identity, queerness, and familial pressure with a unique blend of comedy and drama. With such a balance of humor and pathos, audiences can expect to be both entertained and deeply moved.

Dallas Theater Center has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a mix of beloved classics, regional and world premieres that reflect the company’s commitment to powerful storytelling and community dialogue

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring three world premiere productions and a fourth offering for Spring 2026 that has yet to be announced.

Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company has unveiled its 2025-26 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of performances including Dear Evan Hansen and more!

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for SOFT TARGET, a world premiere play written by Emily Kaczmarek, and directed by Jaki Bradley, who comes to DPT fresh from directing the Off Broadway hit All Nighter. 

Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage's collaborative production of Fat Ham sizzles with a sold-out opening weekend! Audiences are eating up tickets for this smokin' hot, imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.

Kevin Rolston's critically acclaimed Deal with the Dragon, a three-character, one-man performance comes to the Palm Springs Cultural Center for a limited run, May 29 – June 8.

What did our critic think of FAT HAM at Wilbury Theatre Group?

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include The Play That Goes Wrong & more.

Dallas Theater Center has revealed the titles for the 2025-26 season, including Noises Off, a classic British farce and a play-within-a-play; Fat Ham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning hit Broadway comedy that reinvents Shakespeare’s Hamlet; and more!

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced that the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held on Monday, June 30 at Toronto's Meridian Hall. The show will be hosted by one of Canadian theatre's busiest and beloved actors, Peter Fernandes.

Check out just released production photos by Erin X. Smithers of the Wilbury Theatre Group's Rhode Island premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama: Fat Ham by James Ijames.