"And Oasis knows exactly how to tap into that nostalgia while making it feel, well, fresh. The show bursts with energy, from Major Hammy's charismatic Will to Mudd's neurotic Carlton. The lip-syncs, the over-the-top physical comedy, and the perfectly timed '90s references make it feel like stepping into a time machine - if that time machine also had a drag queen at the controls."
"It's been 35 years since the show catapulted Will Smith into stardom, not to mention ushering in a legacy of Black people in entertainment since the 90s. Television of this era was very white, and on that part, director Snaxx noted: "It was important to me to not only introduce a new show that was deeply nostalgic for me, but a show that featured Black performers.""
""The thing about TV shows is they're so 'of a time,' and sometimes the material (or the actors) age poorly," Snaxx said. "But what the show means to me is bigger than all of that, and I think that's true for most people who know and love the show.""
Oasis's drag production of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air returned by popular demand, centered on nostalgia and the 'Carlton Dance.' The performance delivers high energy and bold comedic staging, featuring Major Hammy's charismatic Will and Mudd's neurotic Carlton. Lip-syncing, physical comedy, and precise '90s references combine to evoke both familiarity and freshness, with drag elements framing the adaptation. The original series launched Will Smith's career and advanced Black presence on television during an era dominated by white programming. Director Snaxx emphasized showcasing Black performers and hopes audience memory of the show outweighs later controversies tied to cast or cultural shifts.
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