A RAISIN IN THE SUN “Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times
August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Written by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Dexter J. Singleton
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.
| Year | Category | |
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| 2004 | Best Revival of a Play | |
| 2014 | Best Revival of a Play | Winner |
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The Book Club Play (1/28/26-2/15/26)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/19/25-12/24/25)
Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem (10/1/25-10/26/25)
The Three Musketeers (8/20/25-9/7/25)
Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers (8/20/25-9/7/25)
Primary Trust (1/22/25-2/23/25)
A Christmas Carol (11/20/24-12/24/24)
Liz Callaway: Broadway & Beyond (11/7/24-11/9/24)
A Raisin in the Sun (8/21/24-9/15/24)
Arkansas New Play Festival 2026 (3/5/26-3/15/26)
Pride and Prejudice (4/18/26-5/10/26)
Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical (6/10/26-6/28/26)
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The Book Club Play
TheatreSquared (1/28 - 2/15) | |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
Actors Theatre of Little Rock (2/25 - 3/14) | |
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9 to 5: The Musical :Music and Lyrics by: Dolly Parton Book by: Patricia Resnick
Arkansas State University Theatre (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Wicked
Robinson Center (4/15 - 4/19) | |
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Mamma Mia!
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (4/21 - 4/26) | |
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Sam Barber
First Security Amphitheater (5/9 - 5/9) | |
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You Can’t Take It With You
Pocket Community Theatre (2/6 - 2/15) | |
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A-State Theatre Presents: Leading Ladies
Mainstage Theatre (4/17 - 4/26) | |
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