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‘Fat Ham’ Geffen Playhouse Review
Apr
8,
2024
Fat Ham has landed at Geffen Playhouse, this Broadway darling is set to charm Los Angeles too.
Fat Ham first premiered in 2022 at The Public Theater as a co-production between National Black Theatre and The Public Theater. Fat Ham made its Broadway premiere on April 12, 2023 and now April 2024 welcomes the production to Los Angeles at our iconic Geffen Playhouse. The play was awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Play.
Synopsis: Meet Juicy, a young, queer Black man with a Shakespearean-sized dilemma. When the ghost of his dead father shows up at his family’s BBQ wedding reception demanding his murder be avenged, does the poetic and sensitive Juicy have it in him to do the deed, or will he “to thine own self be true?” See what the New York Times calls “a hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy,” in this Pulitzer Prize–winning take on Hamlet, direct from Broadway to L.A.
Who said Hamlet can’t be a comedy? Clearly the playwright who re-imagined this classic wasn’t about to let a little thing like death bring down the mood of the story. Written by American playwright James Ijames, he’s a man who clearly thought that nothing could make an audience roar with laughter more than death and bbq. Chris Herbie Holland plays Juicy’s buddy, Tio, and he steals the show. We couldn’t of been happier to see him return to the story. His performance is incredibly dynamic, jam-packed with charisma, and a rather matter of fact performance that delivers big laughs and a very thought-provoking monologue. Overall, we’d say that Fat Ham is loosely based on Hamlet, they do keep the whole talking ghost bit. Although we’re pretty sure Shakespeare never imagined his ghost popping up from a bbq grill and disappearing through a backyard’s floor boards, but that is all in the fun. Juicy makes ‘juicy’ discoveries as his father’s ghost reveals his soon to be step-father did him in. As the jaw dropping news pairs with a southern bbq and family hijinks, the story unleashes a dark comedic plot within the play as you soon learn that no-one is who or what they want to be. With family dynamics anyone can relate to this is one play you need to add to the top of your to-do list this weekend.
Please know the show has been extended through Sunday, May 5, hurry and grab your tickets before the show is gone!
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32 Amazon Baby Shower Gifts That New Parents Will Go Goo-Goo Gaga Over
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Babies are just about the cutest things ever, and they deserve all the love and adoration in the world. No one knows this more than soon-to-be parents, who are sure to have a lot on their plates as they prepare to welcome their new family member into the world.
There’s nothing that quite measures up to that feeling and experience of expecting a baby, which can make it difficult to think of unique and meaningful baby shower gifts that fully express your love for the baby and parents. If you find yourself stressing over what to bring to your friend or family’s baby shower, we’ve got your back. As people who have been to a ton of baby showers, and as a mom of two, we have some opinions on new baby stuff.
So, we’ve rounded up some sweet, unique and practical gift ideas that are sure to earn you the title of “Favorite Person” in the eyes of both the little one and their parents for many years to come. So baby, baby, baby, oh— don’t worry and get ready to do some shopping.
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13 Travel-Approved Loungewear Sets That Amazon Reviewers Swear By
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Whether you’re hopping on a flight, boarding a train, or piling into the car for a road trip, there’s nothing worse than wearing something uncomfortable while you travel. At the same time, you want to look slightly presentable as opposed to looking like you just rolled out of bed. So what’s a girl to do if the thought of wearing jeans on a plane is scarier than getting a “We need to talk” text? Head to Amazon, of course! These days, you don’t have to choose fashion over function because Amazon has tons of cute and comfy loungewear that have been deemed travel-approved by the thousands of happy reviewers who awarded them glowing 5-star ratings.
You can opt for a classic sweat suit featuring a relaxed hoodie and stretchy joggers or a chic tailored two-piece set that’s cute enough to wear out on the town but feels like a pair of pajamas. If you’re traveling somewhere cold, go for a matching sweater set or try a ribbed set consisting of an oversized tee with matching biker shorts. Whichever you choose, you can pair any of these pieces with some comfy shoes, a cute bag, and simple jewelry and you’ll look and feel put together, no matter how jet-lagged you are. Keep reading to shop reviewer-approved loungewear that keep you looking cute and feeling comfy.
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