| Fat Ham | |
|---|---|
| Written by | James Ijames |
| Based on | Hamlet by William Shakespeare |
| Date premiered | April 23, 2021 |
| Place premiered | Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
Fat Ham is a play by James Ijames. It is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The play was awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama[1][2][3] and was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Play.
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Premise
Juicy, a young queer black man, is confronted by the ghost of his father during a barbecue, who demands that Juicy avenge his murder. Juicy, already familiar with Hamlet's plight, tries to break the cycles of trauma and violence.
Productions
The play premiered on April 23, 2021 in a filmed production for the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. The digital production was available until May 23.[4]
It made its Off-Broadway debut at The Public Theater on May 12, 2022,[5] to overwhelmingly positive reviews.[6] The Public Theater production transferred to Broadway in 2023 with the entire cast and most of the creative team intact. Previews began at the American Airlines Theatre on March 21, with opening night on April 12. The production once again received widespread critical acclaim[7] and five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play and Best Director of a Play.[8] The Broadway production was originally scheduled to have a strictly limited run through June 25, 2023.[9] The run was extended through July 2, 2023,[10] subsequently closing on that date.
Casts
| Character | Philadelphia | Off-Broadway[11] | Broadway[12] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Juicy | Brennen S. Malone | Marcel Spears | |
| Pap | Lindsay Smiling | Billy Eugene Jones | |
| Tedra | Kimberly S. Fairbanks | Nikki Crawford | |
| Rev | Lindsay Smiling | Billy Eugene Jones | |
| Tio | Anthony Martinez-Briggs | Chris Herbie Holland | |
| Rabby | Jennifer Kidwell | Benja Kay Thomas | |
| Opal | Taysha Marie Canales | Adrianna Mitchell | |
| Larry | Brandon J. Pierce | Calvin Leon Smith | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pulitzer Prize[2] | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | James Ijames | Won |
| 2023 | Tony Awards[8] | Best Play | Nominated | |
| Best Direction of a Play | Saheem Ali | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Nikki Crawford | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Design of a Play | Dominique Fawn Hill | Nominated | ||
| Best Lighting Design of a Play | Bradley King | Nominated | ||
| Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Sound Design of a Play | Mikaal Sulaiman | Nominated | ||
| Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Nominated | ||
| Distinguished Performance | Marcel Spears | Nominated | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards | John Gassner Award for New American Play | James Ijames | Won | |
References
- ^ Pengelly, Martin; Lee, Benjamin (2022-05-09). "Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for Capitol attack coverage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ a b Chapman, Wilson (2022-05-09). "Pulitzer Prizes Include James Ijames for 'Fat Ham,' Raven Chacon for 'Voiceless Mass'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "2022 Pulitzer Prizes". www.pulitzer.org. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Fat Ham". Wilma Theater. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Evans, Greg (2022-05-09). "James Ijames' 'Fat Ham' Awarded Pulitzer Prize For Drama Just Days Before New York Debut". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "Review Roundup: FAT HAM Opens at The Public Theater". BroadwayWorld. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Opens On Broadway!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca. "Tony Award Nominations 2023: 'Some Like It Hot' Dominates, Followed by '& Juliet,' 'Shucked,' 'New York, New York'". Variety. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan. "Pulitzer-Winning Fat Ham Sets 2023 Broadway Bow". Playbill. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ Evans, Greg. "Tony-Nominated 'Fat Ham' Extends Broadway Run". Deadline. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (19 May 2022). "Photos: First Look at the Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM at The Public Theater". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ Oladipo, Gloria (2023-04-13). "Fat Ham review – Pulitzer-winning Hamlet revision hits Broadway". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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