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Raisin in the Sun 2024

Opened: October 9, 2024
Closing: November 02, 2024

Raisin in the Sun - West End History , Info & More

Thomas Barrett, aged 17. In a rented apartment on Chicago’s South Side, the Younger family is full of hope, dreams, grief, and big plans. Their beloved father has died, and the money from his life insurance policy could change their lives.

Mama wants to put down roots in a home of her own. Her daughter Beneatha has her heart set on becoming a doctor. But her son Walter Lee thinks the money is his to spend — and he’s willing to sacrifice his values and his family to get what he wants. Each must face what it means to escape the

confines of a segregated society. How do you create a meaningful life in a world designed to keep you down?

Ground-breaking, pioneering and challenging, Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” broke barriers as the first play by a Black woman on Broadway. Directed by Tinuke Craig (Jitney, The Color Purple), this classic family drama full of humour and heart, remains relevant and powerful in a world still divided by inequality.

In this brand new production, Timberlake Wertenbaker revisits her seminal play examining power and justice in the British justice system. Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan (A Doll’s House, Iphigenia in Splott) directs this Olivier award winning classic based on the extraordinary true story of Australia’s first penal colony. With deportation as punishment more relevant than ever before, Our Country’s Good takes on new meaning in 2024.

Accessible Performances: Wednesday 23 October, 1.30pm – Chilled Environment Performance. Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm – Open Captioned Performance. Saturday 26 October, 2.30pm – Audio Described Performance . Monday 28 October, 7.30pm – BSL Interpreted Performance


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Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET At Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025


Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the final show in its 2024/25 Season, the Tony Award-winning hit Million Dollar Quartet. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Steven Pasquale Sings 'The Streets of Dublin' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2025


Watch a video of Steven Pasquale performing 'The Streets of Dublin' from A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The 2022 event honored Christine Baranski.

PURPOSE Will Offer Digital and General Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins new play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad, has announced its Digital and General Rush Policies. Find out how to get discount tickets for Purpose here!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Extended at Court Theatre Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025


Court Theatre will extend Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is a portrayal of a family’s fight for dignity and the right to dream. Learn more and see how to attend.

Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025


Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Purpose here!

Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025


Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson will lead New York City Center Encores! Wonderful Town. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025


Theatre Washington has announced nominees for the 41st Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

Denzel Washington is Suffering From a Tongue Injury Ahead of Broadway Return in OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025


Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway this month. However, Washington has revealed that he has been struggling ahead of his Broadway return due to a tongue injury that has made it difficult to talk.

League of Chicago Theatres Celebrates Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025


 The League of Chicago Theatres shines a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week, February 6-16, 2025, and Chicago Theatre Week Continued, February 17-23, 2025. 

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Extended at Court Theatre Through Early March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025


Court Theatre has extended Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun, due to overwhelming demand. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

DINNER WITH THE YOUNGERS to be Presented at The Guild Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025


Jjoin Carrie's TOUCH at the historic Guild Theater for 'Dinner with the Youngers', 'Dinner with the Youngers' is an innovative dinner theater style experience. Learn more and see how to attend.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald Stop By THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will welcome two Broadway icons to its stage tonight as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald stop by the show!

Weyni Mengesha Will Complete Her Tenure as Soulpepper's Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025


Soulpepper Theatre Company announced that after almost seven years of visionary leadership, Weyni Mengesha will step down from her role as Artistic Director on August 31, 2025.

CLYBOURNE PARK Begins Performances In February At Arvada Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025


The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities explores how the identity of a community changes over time with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning satire Clybourne Park by playwright Bruce Norris. Directed by Kenny Moten, Clybourne Park opens February 14 in the Black Box Theatre.

Review Roundup: A GOOD HOUSE at The Royal Court
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025


Amy Jephta's A Good House is currently running at The Royal Court, directed by ancy Medina. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews for the production here.

Feature: ARKANSAS THEATRE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2024
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 21, 2025


Welcome to my 2024 Broadway World Year in Review. It’s been a busy year, and I’m having a great time. This year I’ve written 174 articles (175 counting this one), which is up 30 articles from last year. Thank you for allowing me into your world and entertaining me.  

Cast Set For Headlong's THE HOUSE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025


Headlong has announced casting for the UK tour of their hit production of The House Party. The House Party is a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, where it premiered in May 2024, produced in association with Frantic Assembly.

John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025


Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE GROVE World Premiere at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025


The Huntington will continue the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and revealed the cast and creative team of The Grove, the stirring and timely play written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Awoye Timpo. Learn more!

The Arts Academy of Sedona & The Verde Valley School to Celebrate Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025


The Arts Academy of Sedona in collaboration with The Verde Valley School is kicking off the celebration of America's Black History Month with a reading of the work of The acclaimed poets Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Learn more!

Spotlight: JASON ROBERT BROWN WITH ANIKA NONI ROSE at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 10, 2025


After making his Center debut last season and delighting audiences with his humor, anecdotes, and beloved music, Jason Robert Brown takes the stage once more for a wonderful cabaret performance, this time, featuring Anika Noni Rose! 

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025


Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

¿Works & Process to Present PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Directed By Phylicia Rashad
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025


Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Phylicia Rashad. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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