A Raisin in the Sun Revival 2004 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
Two hours and 50 minutes
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 26, 2004
Closing: July 11, 2004

A Raisin in the Sun - 2004 - Broadway History , Info & More

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A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of three generations of a family living and struggling together under one roof. As timely as ever, the play has not been seen on Broadway since its legendary original production. With its powerhouse cast, this new production (directed by Kenny Leon) promises to be a rare Broadway event.

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Former Broadway Castmates Anika Noni Rose And Jason Dirden Are Married!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2023


Tony-winner Anika Noni Rose has wed fellow actor Jason Dirden. The pair met in 2014 while performing together in the Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun. 

Harlem Stage Announces Spring 2023 Programming Featuring THE VICKSBURG PROJECT World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


Harlem Stage has announced full programming for Spring 2023, continuing its Black Arts Movement: Examined series examining the 1960s/70s cultural movement led by Black artists, activists, and intellectuals.

Phylicia Rashad Will Voice The Giant in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022


Signature Theatre has announced that two-time Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will give voice to The Giant in its upcoming production of the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. 

Axelrod PAC Announces 2022/2023 Season Lineup, Including Revival of RAISIN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022


The Axelrod Performing Arts Center has announced its 2022/2023 season, which includes Raisin, presented with the approval of the Hansberry Estate in association with production consultant Phylicia Rashad.

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Will Star in Lorraine Hansberry's THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2022


The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has just announced the first major New York revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman at the BAM Harvey Theater beginning February 4 and opening February 23, 2023.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2022 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


The 2022 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or six!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 61 awards!

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2022


Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

VIDEO: Anika Noni Rose Talks TONY AWARDS & PRINCESS AND THE FROG on THE WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021


Anika Noni Rose appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss her new Netflix series Maid, attending and performing at the 2020 Tony Awards, and voicing Princess Tiana in Disney's Princess and the Frog. Watch the full interview with guest host Sherri Shepherd below!

Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2020 Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2021


The 2020 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 42 awards!

Audra McDonald Talks Broadway's Return, Diversity and Inclusion in the Industry, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2021


Audra McDonald appeared as part of a keynote for Series Mania, where she talked Broadway's return, diversity in the industry, 'The Good Fight', and much more!

Biden Announces Kamilah Forbes, Jake Shimabukuro & More as Nominees for National Council on the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021


President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as members of the National Council on the Arts: Kamilah Forbes, Christopher Morgan, Ismael Ahmed, Kinan Azmeh, Huascar Medina, Jake Shimabukuro, Constance Williams, and Fiona Whelan Prine. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 19- Remembering Lorraine Hansberry, Author of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021


On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of history-making playwright, journalist, and author, Lorraine Hansberry, on her birthday. 

Anika Noni Rose Will Star in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021


Rose plays Naomi, who balances life as a single mother with her career as a homicide detective. She’d do anything for her son, Isaiah.

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reflects on a Year Without Broadway on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 11, 2021


Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin.

TV: Anika Noni Rose Sings 'With Love' in New JINGLE JANGLE Bonus Music Video
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 9, 2020


Broadway star and Disney princess Anika Noni Rose sings 'With You' in this brand-new music video from Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle.'

Kenny Leon and the Shubert Organization to Be Honored at The Educational Theatre Foundation Virtual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2020


The Educational Theatre Foundation will honor award-winning director, producer, and actor Kenny Leon with its second annual Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award on January 28 at 8:30 p.m. (EST).

Audra McDonald & Steven Pasquale Will Lead Drama Series THE SECOND WAVE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


Audra McDonald and Steven Pasquale will star in the upcoming six-episode series 'The Second Wave' at Spectrum Originals.

Tony Award-Winner Anika Noni Rose Joins Netflix Series MAID
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020


Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose has signed on for a new dramedy series from Netflix. 

VIDEO: On This Day, September 6- Happy Birthday, Anika Noni Rose!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2020


On this day we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose!

Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2020


The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Exclusive: Audra McDonald Sings 'Down With Love' as Part of The Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3pm
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2020


Seth Rudetsky's internationally acclaimed Broadway concert series that first began in Provincetown at The Art House in 2011 is now a weekly virtual series titled The Seth Concert Series.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

A Raisin in the Sun FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Raisin in the Sun have there been?
A Raisin in the Sun has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has A Raisin in the Sun been nominated for?
A Raisin in the Sun has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Revival of a Play for David Binder, Vivek J. Tiwary, Susan Batson, Carl Rumbaugh, Ruth Hendel, Arielle Tepper, Jayne Baron Sherman, Dede Harris, Barbara Whitman, and Cynthia Stroum.
What awards has A Raisin in the Sun been nominated for?
A Raisin in the Sun has been nominated for several awards. Kenny Leon was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards. The play itself was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Sanaa Lathan received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has A Raisin in the Sun won?
A Raisin in the Sun has won several awards. These include the Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Kenny Leon, the Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, and the Outstanding Revival of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards). Additionally, Sanaa Lathan won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the production.

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