Fat Ham 2023
Opened: April 12, 2023Closing: July 02, 2023
Fat Ham - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY
Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. But here’s the rub! Revenge doesn’t come easy to Juicy, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man in search of his own happiness and liberation. From an uproarious family cookout emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. The deliciously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning play from James Ijames and director Saheem Ali reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece.
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Fat Ham review: The juiciest parts of Hamlet smothered in comedy and pathos
8 / 10
Which is why Fat Ham feels so fresh and clever. Ijames could have easily transposed Hamlet beat by beat, or pulled a Baz Luhrmann and have his modern-day characters speak in Iambic pentameter (a couple of monologues notwithstanding). But Ijames' characters are as American as pulled pork and baby back ribs, which emphasizes the universality of Shakespeare's work. The credo of Fat Ham is that famous quote about being true to thine own self. That advice was given to Laertes, not Hamlet, who probably could've used it. Juicy, however, follows it to a tee. To take one of the most definitive and hallowed works in English literature and retell it as a comedy about a young, thicc, queer Black boy in the South is revolutionary in its own way, but like 'A Fifth of Beethoven,' there's a bit of a novelty to Fat Ham, which may say more about the culture in which we live than the play itself.
Review: ‘Fat Ham’ on Broadway is a juicy Shakespeare reinvention, with backyard mayhem and a barbecued ghost
9 / 10
But there is nothing dour or overly academic about “Fat Ham,” which has been given a blisteringly well-acted production helmed by director Saheem Ali and staged on the wittiest of satirical sets from Maruti Evans. At no point does this play feel like anything other than a big-fun Broadway show: it’s a smart, fearless and often wildly entertaining 90 minutes, filled with radical ideas and absurdist spectacle. To his credit, Ijames is willing to blow up even his own assertions. You get musical numbers, tableaux, crazy comedic antics and a suite of outsized performances from the likes of the superb Nikki Crawford, making her Broadway debut, like many in this knockout cast. I’d go so far as to say I can’t recall such a well-acted Broadway show with so many first-timers.
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FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali will conclude its Broadway run at the American Airlines Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character
by Richard Ridge - June 6, 2023
by Richard Ridge - June 6, 2023
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.
FAT HAM Extends Run on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - June 2, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - June 2, 2023
The critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award nominated, Pulitzer Prize- winning FAT HAM by Tony nominee James Ijames will add one week of performances on Broadway.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for James Ijames' FAT HAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English-speaking stage licensing rights to James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning and 2023 Tony Award-nominated Best Play Fat Ham for its Samuel French imprint.
Video: Watch Juicy Belt Out 'Creep' in FAT HAM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
In this video from Fat Ham on Broadway, watch as Juicy, played by Marcel Spears, takes his turn at family cookout karaoke with his own rendition of Radiohead's 'Creep'.
Get 25% Off Tickets to FAT HAM on Broadway!
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023
Broadway's new play Fat Ham is now running and we're giving BroadwayWorld readers an exclusive discount! Learn more about how to get discounted tickets to Fat Ham here!
Interview: How Saheem Ali is 'Blowing the World Open' with FAT HAM
by Nicole Rosky - April 28, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - April 28, 2023
Director Saheem Ali chats with BroadwayWorld about the joys of bringing Fat Ham uptown following its acclaimed run at the Public Theater and gives us all the juicy (pun intended) details about some of his favorite moments so far.
Video: Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for FAT HAM
by Red Carpet - April 24, 2023
by Red Carpet - April 24, 2023
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 BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night in this video!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of FAT HAM on Broadway
by Opening Night - April 13, 2023
by Opening Night - April 13, 2023
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 American Airlines Theatre. Watch as we take you inside opening night with BroadwayWorld's Katie Lynch in this video!
Video: Watch FAT HAM's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Opening Night - April 13, 2023
by Opening Night - April 13, 2023
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 can go inside the opening night curtain call in this video!
Photos: The Cast of FAT HAM Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway last night, April 12. The cast met the press at their opening night celebrations and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Photos: On the Opening Night Purple Carpet For FAT HAM on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
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 can check out photos from the opening night purple carpet here!
Photos: The Cast of FAT HAM Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - April 13, 2023
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 can check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2023
Read reviews for the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opening tonight on Broadway!
Video: Watch Scenes from FAT HAM on Broadway
by Show Highlights - April 12, 2023
by Show Highlights - April 12, 2023
Get a first look at footage of Fat Ham on Broadway!
FAT HAM's Adrianna Mitchell Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - April 12, 2023
by Social Watch - April 12, 2023
Tune in to our Instagram story as Adrianna Mitchell takes you behind the scenes of opening night of Broadway's Fat Ham!
Photos: First Look At Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM, Opening On Broadway April 12
by Show Highlights - April 11, 2023
by Show Highlights - April 11, 2023
Gte your first look at photos of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali on Broadway!
Photos & Video: Colman Domingo Hosts FAT HAM 'Juicy Disco'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 5, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 5, 2023
See photos and videos from Colman Domingo-hosted 'JUICY DISCO' celebration in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames.
Cynthia Erivo to Host Talkback at FAT HAM This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 5, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 5, 2023
Producer Cynthia Erivo will be hosting a talkback after Fat Ham's 7pm performance this Sunday, April 9th. See how to purchase tickets to Fat Ham!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits FAT HAM on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2023
See photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda visiting the cast of Fat Ham on Broadway!
LaChanze to Moderate Post-Show Conversation at FAT HAM With National Black Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2023
Fat Ham's producer National Black Theatre will host a special evening performance on Friday, March 31 at 8pm at the American Airlines Theatre. See how to purchase tickets to Fat Ham on Broadway!
Video: FAT HAM Celebrates First Preview on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2023
See video of Fat Ham celebrating its first preview on Broadway!
Photos: First Look At The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FAT HAM On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2023
The 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by The Public Theater’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali, makes its Broadway premiere tonight, March 21. See a first look photo from the show!
Character Breakdown: FAT HAM Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2023
Previews being tonight for Fat Ham- the deliciously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Fat Ham is running on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre. Watch as the cast unpacks their role in this video!
Fat Ham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I get Rush Tickets for Fat Ham on Broadway?
Digital Rush
Price: $39
Where: On the Today Tix app.
When: Released on a first-come, first-served basis every performance day at 9 AM.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Subject to availability.
How long has Fat Ham been running on Broadway?
Fat Ham opened at the American Airlines Theatre (Broadway) on Wednesday Apr 12, 2023 and has now been running for 2 months.
Fat Ham History
Other Productions of Fat Ham
| 2022 | Off-Broadway |
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production Off-Broadway |
| 2023 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Fat Ham - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | James Ijames |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Play | Mikaal Sulaiman |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Fat Ham |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | John Gassner Award for New American Play | James Ijames |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Play | Dominique Fawn Hill |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Saheem Ali |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Bradley King |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Nikki Crawford |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Fat Ham |
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