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National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL to Launch 24th Season at La MaMa and Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival will present works by 19 playwrights, including Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines and Kevin Powell, across two New York venues for its 24th season.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival will present works by 19 playwrights, including Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines and Kevin Powell, across two New York venues for its 24th season.
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival Reveals 24th Season At La Mama And Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, now in its 24th season, will present the works of 19 playwrights, including those by Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines, Kevin Powell, and Arturo Luíz Soria when the festival returns this spring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, now in its 24th season, will present the works of 19 playwrights, including those by Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines, Kevin Powell, and Arturo Luíz Soria when the festival returns this spring.
Video: PRIMARY TRUST at Cleveland Play House
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026
Cleveland Play House is now presenting Primary Trust, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth, running through March 1, 2026 in the Outcalt Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026
Cleveland Play House is now presenting Primary Trust, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth, running through March 1, 2026 in the Outcalt Theatre.
Video: Watch the FAT HAM European Premiere Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2025
Watch a first look at the European premiere of Fat Ham by James Ijames. Fat Ham is a comic tragedy, and a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2025
Watch a first look at the European premiere of Fat Ham by James Ijames. Fat Ham is a comic tragedy, and a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Watch the video!
Review: FAT HAM, Swan Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 26, 2025
What if, instead of being based in a castle in Denmark in the late Middle Ages, Hamlet was set at a backyard barbecue in the United States in modern times? That’s exactly what audiences witness in James Iijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham, which follows Juicy (Olisa Odele), a young, queer black man confronted by the ghost of his father, Pap (Sule Rimi), who tells him he must kill his uncle for revenge.
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 26, 2025
What if, instead of being based in a castle in Denmark in the late Middle Ages, Hamlet was set at a backyard barbecue in the United States in modern times? That’s exactly what audiences witness in James Iijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham, which follows Juicy (Olisa Odele), a young, queer black man confronted by the ghost of his father, Pap (Sule Rimi), who tells him he must kill his uncle for revenge.
Photos: FAT HAM European Premiere in Rehearsals at RSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the European premiere of Fat Ham by James Ijames. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the European premiere of Fat Ham by James Ijames. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set for The New Group's FREE FEST Beginning This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!
The New Group Unveils Lineup for FREE FEST, A New Work Reading Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
The New Group has revealed the lineup for Free Fest, now in its third year. Free Fest is The New Group's annual new works festival where bold stories meet big ideas and boundary-defying artists take center stage. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
The New Group has revealed the lineup for Free Fest, now in its third year. Free Fest is The New Group's annual new works festival where bold stories meet big ideas and boundary-defying artists take center stage. Learn more!
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Video: First Look at FAT HAM at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024
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!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024
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!
Review: FAT HAM at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 1, 2024
'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.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 1, 2024
'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.
Exclusive Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Fat Ham at The Old Globe!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Fat Ham at The Old Globe!
Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024
Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024
Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.
Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Watch as Director Sideeq shares what he hopes audiences will understand about themselves and others after seeing Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Watch as Director Sideeq shares what he hopes audiences will understand about themselves and others after seeing Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse.
Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Apr 12, 2024
Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it! let’s get down to the food!
by Evan Henerson - Apr 12, 2024
Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it! let’s get down to the food!
Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again
by Gil Kaan - Apr 10, 2024
The west coast premiere of James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Fat Ham opened April 4, 2024, at the Geffen Playhouse. Sideeq Heard directs the talented cast of Nikki Crawford, Chris Herbie Holland, Billy Eugene Jones, Adrianna Mitchell, Marcel Spears, Benja Kay Thomas and Matthew Elijah Webb. Sideeq found time after his successful opening weekend to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Apr 10, 2024
The west coast premiere of James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Fat Ham opened April 4, 2024, at the Geffen Playhouse. Sideeq Heard directs the talented cast of Nikki Crawford, Chris Herbie Holland, Billy Eugene Jones, Adrianna Mitchell, Marcel Spears, Benja Kay Thomas and Matthew Elijah Webb. Sideeq found time after his successful opening weekend to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
Geffen Playhouse is presenting the West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
Geffen Playhouse is presenting the West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos!
Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2024
Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2024
Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
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