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Carrie's TOUCH has revealed the new cast for its upcoming productions of A Raisin in the Sun. See who is starring and learn more about the upcoming production!

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

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing.  See what our critic had to say.

Join the closing of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Black Box Theater. Experience Lorraine Hansberry's powerful play and participate in a community talkback session led by Rev. Tammie Denyse, PhD. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit?

Carrie’s TOUCH will present a new production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at the West Sacramento Black Box Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Black Broadway Tulsa will present its debut production of A Raisin in the Sun, opening on September 20th at the Maya Angelou Theater.

Black Broadway Tulsa has announced its debut production of A Raisin in the Sun, opening on September 20th at the Maya Angelou Theater, located within Central Performing Arts High School.

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Check out rehearsal photos for Headlong's A Raisin in the Sun. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A Raisin in the Sun, the American classic by Lorraine Hansberry, will open in TheatreSquared's West Theatre on Aug. 21 and run through Sept. 15.

Headlong has announced full casting and creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. Learn more about the cast here!

Circle Theatre will open its doors in August for a groundbreaking and timeless classic, A Raisin in the Sun.

Fresh off its first Jeff Award winning season, Pulse Theatre Chicago celebrates their 10th Anniversary with the world premiere of a new play, Beneath The Willow Tree by Jeff Award Winner, Isis Elizabeth.

Headlong has revealed initial casting and full creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatrical Outfit and Dominion Entertainment Group have announced the cast of the upcoming revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN – on stage September 11 – 29, 2024 at Theatrical Outfit in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.

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The University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Performances begin on February 23. Learn more about the production here!

For its third production of the 2023-24 season, Bristol Riverside Theatre will present a poignant depiction of 1950s Chicago from the experiences of one Southside family in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.

When Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, debuted at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1959, she became the first African American woman to have a play performed on Broadway. Its themes of discrimination and resiliency continue to be as relevant now as they were when it was written, and it is still being taught in schools as an eye-opening account of the African American experience. Celebration Arts recently concluded its talent-filled adaptation of this classic with sold-out performances to close out their 2023 Season of “Overcoming.”

Celebration Arts has announced the final upcoming production of the 2023 Season 'Overcoming,' A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Celebration Arts presents 'A Raisin in the Sun' in Sacramento from December 1 to December 24, 2024. Directed by James Ellison III.

Don't miss the upcoming episode of Bob Barth's One Night Stand on November 9th, featuring director Khanisha Foster discussing her production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at South Coast Rep. Tune in live on WFMU's SHEENA'S JUNGLE ROOM.

South Coast Repertory introduce the theatre's American Icon series with one of the most impactful plays of the 20th century—A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry.

Ahead of the opening night of Purlie Victorious, Leslie Odom Jr. appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss why the play is a 'very rare piece.' Odom Jr. also discussed why the play is 'meant to be seen' and not read, how he identifies with the character, and being a producer on the show with his wife, Nicolette Robinson. Watch the video!

As the first show of its 101st season, Village Players will present A Raisin In The Sun, Lorraine Hansberry's compelling and powerful play, which is recognized as a classic in its field. Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle for Best Play, A Raisin In the Sun has

New Repertory Theatre has announced the casts and design team for its upcoming productions of A RAISIN IN THE SUN and DIASPORA!.

New Repertory Theatre (New Rep) has fully cast its production of The Normal Heart, for a three-week run June 21 through July 9, 2023, in the Black Box Theater of the Mosesian Center for the Performing Arts in Watertown, MA.  

Actors' Theatre of Columbus will return to its summer home of Schiller Park with a 41st anniversary season that embraces community, the families we choose, and finding a place to call home.

Get a first look at photos and videos of Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group’s production of King James.