"Few shows hold a place in the hearts of Gen Xers and Millennials more than The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Every week, we waited for Will, Carlton, Hilary, Uncle Phil, and Aunt Viv ( the first one, anyway) to flip the script on what class and hip-hop culture could mean. 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."
"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.""
Oasis's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air at SF Oasis revives early-'90s style through camp, drag, and high-energy staging. The production highlights nostalgic moments like the Carlton Dance, using lip-syncs, over-the-top physical comedy, and precise '90s references to evoke the era. Major Hammy portrays a charismatic Will while Mudd embodies a neurotic Carlton, blending parody with affectionate homage. The revival acknowledges the show’s 35-year legacy and centers Black performers to address a historically white television landscape. The production also contends with modern controversies and the ways material or performers can age, while aiming to keep the past distinct from later scandals.
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