Raisin 1973 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: October 18, 1973
Closing: December 07, 1975

Raisin - 1973 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

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Raisin - 1973 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

BWW Review: Lorraine Hansberry's Powerful A RAISIN IN THE SUN at American Stage - An Ageless Classic Done Right
by Peter Nason - Feb 13, 2018


Director L. Peter Callender guides a stellar cast. You won't see a better RAISIN IN THE SUN anywhere.

Free Community Event At Roxbury Community College In Conjunction With SKELETON CREW
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2018


Huntington Theatre Company in partnership with Roxbury Community College presents a free community event on Thursday, February 15 at 7pm in conjunction with the Huntington's upcoming production of the highly acclaimed hit Off Broadway play Skeleton Crew.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to make it's Las Vegas Debut January 2018 at The Smith Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018


Broadway in the H.O.O.D continues with the third installment of its Resilience Personified season at The Smith Center with the Las Vegas premiere of Lorraine Hansberry's classic Tony Award-winning masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun, January 12-14, 2018 in the Troesh Theatre.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to make it's Las Vegas Debut January 2018 at The Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2017


Broadway in the H.O.O.D continues with the third installment of its Resilience Personified season at The Smith Center with the Las Vegas premiere of Lorraine Hansberry's classic Tony Award-winning masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun, January 12-14, 2018 in the Troesh Theatre.

Historic Ali Cultural Arts to Celebrate Actress Esther Rolle with Special Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


The anniversary of both Esther Rolle's birth and death are in November, and to celebrate the achievements of this amazing woman, who is also buried in Pompano Beach, The Rock Road Restoration Historical Group will present a special exhibit at The Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center (www.aliarts.org), which will run from November 1 through December 2, 2017.

Historic Ali Cultural Arts to Celebrate Actress Esther Rolle with Special Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


The anniversary of both Esther Rolle's birth and death are in November, and to celebrate the achievements of this amazing woman, who is also buried in Pompano Beach, The Rock Road Restoration Historical Group will present a special exhibit at The Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center (www.aliarts.org), which will run from November 1 through December 2, 2017.

Berkeley Rep Presents Hellman's WATCH ON THE RHINE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 19, 2017


Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents Watch on the Rhine, Lillian Hellman's 1940s political thriller about loyalty, family, and sacrifice. The play, directed by Berkeley Rep's associate director Lisa Peterson, begins previews on Thursday, November 30, 2017 and runs through Sunday, January 14, 2018. Individual tickets begin at $30 and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949. Press night will be on Monday, December 4.

TROUBLE IN MIND Transfers to London Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2017


Print Room at the Coronet welcomes the London transfer of Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind.

Cast Complete for London Transfer of TROUBLE IN MIND
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017


Today, Print Room at the Coronet announced the full cast for the London transfer of Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind.

TROUBLE IN MIND by Alice Childress Comes to Theatricum
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017


Trouble in Mind, the scathingly funny backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress, will get a revival at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum beginning July 29.

TROUBLE IN MIND by Alice Childress Comes to Theatricum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2017


Trouble in Mind, the scathingly funny backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress, will get a revival at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum beginning July 29.

BWW Exclusive: The Scarce History of Tony-Nominated Female Writers by the Numbers
by Daniella Parcell - Jun 10, 2017


This year's Tony Award nominations feature a rarity: a Best Play category comprised of as many women as men. Surrounding Paul Vogel's INDECENT and Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, however, is a profusion of male-written work; of the Best Musical nominees, only one so much as includes a woman on its writing team (Irene Sankoff, COME FROM AWAY).

Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2017


The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

NBC Has Heaven On Its Mind! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE! to Air on Easter Sunday
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017


Set for Easter Sunday (April 1, 2018), NBC will bring to broadcast television “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!,” a one-of-a-kind live staging of the iconic 1971 Broadway rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The event will be executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. 

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2017 Tony Nominees!
by Matt Tamanini - May 2, 2017


The 2017 Tony nominations were announced this morning. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for reactions from the lucky few!

Berkeley Rep Looks at the Years Following Roe v. Wade in ROE World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the world premiere production of Roe written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Bill Rauch. Roe is a co-production with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Arena Stage.

Astoria Performing Arts Center Announces RAISIN, The Musical Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2017


The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will present a limited engagement of the Tony Award-winner Raisin this spring. The musical, which won the Best Musical Tony Award in 1973,  will return to New York City after a 42-year hiatus from May 4 to May 27, 2017 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St (at 30th Road), Astoria, NY 11102. 

Six-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald to Take the Stage in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


Record-breaking, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to New Orleans for Broadway @ NOCCA on March 31, 2017 as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.

Berkeley Rep Looks at the Years Following Roe v. Wade in ROE World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the world premiere production of Roe written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Bill Rauch. Roe is a co-production with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Arena Stage.

Justin Weaks, Frankie Faison, Charlayne Woodard, Roscoe Orman and More Sign on for BUD, NOT BUDDY at Kennedy Center; Full Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full casting for the world premiere of Bud, Not Buddy, a new play by Obie Award winner Kirsten Greenidge, adapted from Christopher Paul Curtis's acclaimed Newbury Medal winning novel, with music by world-renowned jazz artist and composer Terence Blanchard.

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony Today Theatre 80 St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2016


Today, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. to Be Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony at Theatre 80 St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place. 

M*A*S*H* Star Loretta Swit Leads ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: HER SECRET JOURNEY, Starting Tonight at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


Laguna Playhouse welcomes 'M*A*S*H' star Loretta Swit starring in Eleanor Roosevelt, HER SECRET JOURNEY.

M*A*S*H* Star Loretta Swit to Lead ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: HER SECRET JOURNEY at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2016


Laguna Playhouse has announced 'M*A*S*H' star LORETTA SWIT starring in ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, HER SECRET JOURNEY.

Lyric Stage Announces Cast, Creative Team for COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2016


The Lyric Stage Company of Boston announces the cast & creative team for COMPANY, with Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM and Book by GEORGE FURTH. Directed by Spiro Veloudos with music director Catherine Stornetta and choreography & musical staging by Rachel Bertone, COMPANY will run September 2 - October 9, 2016.

Raisin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Raisin have there been?
Raisin has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1973 and US Tour which opened in 1975.
What Tony Awards has Raisin been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Robert Nemiroff, Best Book of a Musical for Charlotte Zaltzberg, Best Choreography for Donald McKayle , Best Direction of a Musical for Donald McKayleBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Judd Woldin and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Brittan.
What Tony Awards has Raisin won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Robert Nemiroff, Best Book of a Musical for Charlotte Zaltzberg, Best Choreography for Donald McKayle , Best Direction of a Musical for Donald McKayle, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Judd Woldin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Brittan, .
What awards has Raisin been nominated for?
Raisin has been nominated for several awards. Ralph Carter, Ernestine Jackson, and Joe Morton were all nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Raisin won?
Raisin has won several awards. Ralph Carter received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in the show. Ernestine Jackson also received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her performance in Raisin. Additionally, Joe Morton was recognized with a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in the production.

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