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Diving Deeper | How LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Shaped Disney’s Renaissance

Little Shop of Horrors remains a global phenomenon, largely propelled by the success of the 1986 film directed by Frank Oz. The musical continues to thrive in its current Off-Broadway revival. Its triumph led producer David Geffen to introduce songwriting duo Howard Ashman and Alan Menken to Disney executives, paving the way for their pivotal role in the Disney Renaissance.

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WHRO: "Fat Ham," a delectable play with sides of humor and heart, at Wells Theatre through Sunday

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The Virginian-Pilot | ‘Fat Ham,’ a Black and gay modern ‘Hamlet,’ sizzles at Virginia Stage Company

“A thousand jokes, a thousand stuck landings.” Don’t miss the laugh-out-loud brilliance of Virginia Stage Company and Virginia Rep’s FAT HAM.

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Coastlive | Hear about FAT HAM from the Cast!

Juicy, a queer southern college boy, is played by Marcus Antonio along with dual role-playing Kevin Craig West, who is Pap and Rev. Both actors appeared on Coast Live and discussed the play that's set against the backdrop of a family wedding barbecue.

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FAT HAM Diving Deeper: HAMLET Walkthrough

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Michael Twitty's Apple Barbecue Sauce

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The History of American Barbecues

Barbecue is as American as apple pie, and the art of barbecuing is a deeply rooted tradition across many states…

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Black Music & Cuisine at the Heart of Fat Ham

“James Ijames is one of the best actors that you will ever see in your life,” surprisingly says Chicago-based play director, Jerrell L. Henderson, who is in town to direct Ijames’s best-known play, Fat Ham, for Virginia Stage Company’s current 46th season.