James Ijames, Philadelphia's Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, brings 'Fat Ham' play to Broadway

Thursday, February 16, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The play is called Fat Ham and it's the story of 'Hamlet' only set in the American South with a Black family, a queer-focused narrative and a main character named Juicy.

It's the work of South Philly-based playwright James Ijames.

It was originally a digital production, shot on location in Virginia during the pandemic.

Ijames won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for the work in 2022. Fat Ham opens on Broadway in late March.
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