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Benja Kay Thomas is a New York based actor. Broadway: Skeleton Crew. Off-Broadway: Fat Ham (The Public), Barbecue, (Atlantic Theater); Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven and Bootycandy (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: Booty Candy (Baltimore Center Stage); Jazz (Wilma Theater). Film/TV: A Love Song, FBI (CBS), Gotham (FOX) A Beautiful Distraction (Netflix), Detective Chinatown 2, Warrior Class, A Gun For Jennifer. Awards: OBIE & AUDELCO! Benja is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and is a member of The Actors Center and the LAByrinth Theater Company.

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Benja Kay Thomas STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Rabby

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Rabby

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre's Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Peaches

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2014
Performer


Benja Kay Thomas Awards and Nominations


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Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

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winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

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Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse


Watch as Director Sideeq shares what he hopes audiences will understand about themselves and others after seeing Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse.

Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse


Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it! let’s get down to the food!

Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again


The west coast premiere of James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Fat Ham opened April 4, 2024, at the Geffen Playhouse. Sideeq Heard directs the talented cast of Nikki Crawford, Chris Herbie Holland, Billy Eugene Jones, Adrianna Mitchell, Marcel Spears, Benja Kay Thomas and Matthew Elijah Webb. Sideeq found time after his successful opening weekend to answer a few of my queries.

Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse


Geffen Playhouse is presenting the West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos!

Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March


Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!

CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate


Audible Theater has revealed its December audio slate, featuring five new originals.

Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month


As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS


Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big opening night of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway


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!

FAT HAM Extends Run on Broadway


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.

Get 25% Off Tickets to FAT HAM on Broadway!


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!

Video: Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for FAT HAM


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


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


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


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


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


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!


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


Get a first look at footage of Fat Ham on Broadway!

Benja Kay Thomas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Benja Kay Thomas next theatre project?

Benja Kay Thomas's next show will be Fat Ham which opens on 4/12/2023 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Benja Kay Thomas been in?

Benja Kay Thomas has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Benja Kay Thomas been in?

Benja Kay Thomas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Benja Kay Thomas been nominated for?

Benja Kay Thomas has been nominated for Special Citation at the Obie Awards for their work in "Fat Ham."

What awards has Benja Kay Thomas won?

Benja Kay Thomas has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for their work in "Fat Ham."

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