So Holland is keenly aware of how the concepts of connection and joy apply to his own lucky situation. It features no major movie star, and six of its actors are making their Broadway debuts. “Fat Ham” is the first play to transfer to Broadway from National Black Theater. 'Barbie' all-star players are early frontrunners for SAG ensemble awardīox office preview: 'Are You There God' and 'Big George Foreman' take on unstoppable 'Super Mario Bros.' Glenn Garland ('Poker Face' editor): 'In a Rian Johnson show, it's all about these little breadcrumbs' And somehow, Tio dives so far into the meaning of this dream that he finds the meaning of life (no, really). Tio, incredibly stoned, recounts a dream where gingerbread men from a video game start performing fellatio on him. Holland certainly allows for the chance to breathe (and laugh hysterically) when he makes an entrance for his big second act monologue. The actor is thrilled to make his Broadway debut with “a character that is centered around healing and joy.” Watch the exclusive video interview above. But when Holland emerges on stage, it’s a signal to relax.

In this remix of “Hamlet,” the themes can get heavy.

Lucky for him then, that his character Tio in James Ijames’ “Fat Ham” is the person responsible for putting the audience at ease. “One thing that I’ve always strived for…is to be a healer,” reveals Chris Herbie Holland.

Star Healer by James White