Lorraine Hansberry
Date of Death: January 12, 1965 (34)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Lorraine Hansberry:
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier (Jul 25, 2024)
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre to Present Rolling World Premiere of THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY (Jul 24, 2024)
Conch Shell Productions Will Host a Reading of New Play Written By Petron B. at Flushing Town Hall (Jul 24, 2024)
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier (Jul 25, 2024)
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre to Present Rolling World Premiere of THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY (Jul 24, 2024)
Conch Shell Productions Will Host a Reading of New Play Written By Petron B. at Flushing Town Hall (Jul 24, 2024)
Lorraine Hansberry Photos
Lorraine Hansberry Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Source Material
Playwright
Bookwriter
Lorraine Hansberry Movies
National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
[ 2020 ] writer
[ 2020 ] writer
Lorraine Hansberry Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Play
Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Best American Play
Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry Videos
Video: Miriam Silverman is Starring in the Theatrical Masterpiece You've Never Heard Of
by Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2023
Video: Miriam Silverman Never Dreamed That THE SIGN ON SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Would Land on Broadway
by Richard Ridge - Jun 9, 2023
Video: Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan & Company Celebrate Opening Night of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Opening Night - Feb 27, 2023
Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - Nov 17, 2022
VIDEO: SLAVE PLAY Script Revisited in Jeremy O. Harris' 'Notes on Style'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021
Broadway Rewind: Pulitzer Prize-Winning CLYBOURNE PARK Opens on Broadway in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2020
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 19, 2018
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2017
Ebony Repertory Theatre presents FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Starring Obba Babatundé
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017
STAGE TUBE: In Case You Missed It- Theater Talk's Tribute to Ruby Dee
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 13, 2014
TV: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Kenny Leon on Taking the Tony for Best Direction of a Play
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2014
TV: Watch Highlights of Denzel Washington & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2014
TV: Chatting with the Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2014
Lorraine Hansberry News
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier
A sculpture honoring Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating the legacy of the renowned playwright and civil rights activist.
A sculpture honoring Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating the legacy of the renowned playwright and civil rights activist.
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre to Present Rolling World Premiere of THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY
A new play, THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY, by Lisa B. Thompson, will be performed at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A new play, THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY, by Lisa B. Thompson, will be performed at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Conch Shell Productions Will Host a Reading of New Play Written By Petron B. at Flushing Town Hall
Queens, New York - Conch Shell Productions Inc presents a workshop reading of a new play - 'Captain Heaven America & The Evil Foreign Hell Demons' written by CSP Artist Collective member Petron B. Thursday July 25th, 2024 at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, Queens at 7pm
Queens, New York - Conch Shell Productions Inc presents a workshop reading of a new play - 'Captain Heaven America & The Evil Foreign Hell Demons' written by CSP Artist Collective member Petron B. Thursday July 25th, 2024 at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, Queens at 7pm
Cast and Creatives Set for Headlong's New Production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
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.
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.
Cast Set for Austin Premiere Of PASS OVER at Ground Floor Theatre
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of PASS OVER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of PASS OVER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Dramatists Guild Foundation and The Lillys Reveal Darrin Terpstra and Morgan Webber-Ottey as the 2024 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
The Dramatists Guild Foundation and The Lillys have announced graduate students Darrin Terpstra and Morgan Webber-Ottey as the 2024 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
The Dramatists Guild Foundation and The Lillys have announced graduate students Darrin Terpstra and Morgan Webber-Ottey as the 2024 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
Arvada Center 24/25 Season Tickets Now On Sale
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
Court Theatre to Present Free Spotlight Reading Series Beginning Next Month
Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series, featuring works authored and inspired by Lorraine Hansberry. This year's series will explore her literary and political voice as a playwright, an activist, and a queer author from Chicago's South Side.
Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series, featuring works authored and inspired by Lorraine Hansberry. This year's series will explore her literary and political voice as a playwright, an activist, and a queer author from Chicago's South Side.
Cast Set For A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit
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.
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.
People's Light Announces 50th Anniversary Season Productions, With Special Programming & Events
People's Light celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a diverse season of productions, special programming, and events.
People's Light celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a diverse season of productions, special programming, and events.
Franklin Stage Company Presents TROUBLE IN MIND In July
Franklin Stage Company will open TROUBLE IN MIND on July 5. The play, written by Alice Childress, explores racism and identity in the theater industry. Performances will run through July 21.
Franklin Stage Company will open TROUBLE IN MIND on July 5. The play, written by Alice Childress, explores racism and identity in the theater industry. Performances will run through July 21.
5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS
Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.
Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.
The Marsh Presents First Ever IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES Performance Festival This August
The Marsh has announce the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, running from August 1 to 25, 2024, showcasing a diverse array of live performances.
The Marsh has announce the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, running from August 1 to 25, 2024, showcasing a diverse array of live performances.
Stages Houston Names Derek Charles Livingston as New Artistic Director
Stages Houston has announced Derek Charles Livingston as their new artistic director. Livingston will assume the role when current artistic director Kenn McLaughlin steps down at the end of June after 25 seasons.
Stages Houston has announced Derek Charles Livingston as their new artistic director. Livingston will assume the role when current artistic director Kenn McLaughlin steps down at the end of June after 25 seasons.
Video: Meet Sound Designer Jeff Lowe Bailey of SKELETON CREW at Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater is introducting the inspiring creative team for the Tony-nominated play Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Austene Van, in a new video series. Meet Sound Designer Jeff Lowe Bailey below!
The Guthrie Theater is introducting the inspiring creative team for the Tony-nominated play Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Austene Van, in a new video series. Meet Sound Designer Jeff Lowe Bailey below!
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals Recipients of the 2024 Charles Dean Award
Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Robinson Family Fund for the Arts have announced that Bay Area actors Steven Anthony Jones and Joy Carlin are recipients of the 2024 Charles Dean Award.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Robinson Family Fund for the Arts have announced that Bay Area actors Steven Anthony Jones and Joy Carlin are recipients of the 2024 Charles Dean Award.
LION EYES Comes to Whitefire Theatre in June
Lion Eyes is about the emergence of a young actress from Iowa and her journey into the world of Hollywood. After meeting an eccentric well-known director at the age of 21, her career takes off, but there are severe consequences, as she finds herself in a relationship with a man 40 years her senior.
Lion Eyes is about the emergence of a young actress from Iowa and her journey into the world of Hollywood. After meeting an eccentric well-known director at the age of 21, her career takes off, but there are severe consequences, as she finds herself in a relationship with a man 40 years her senior.
The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL Announces 22nd Season Lineup
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Theatrical Outfit Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
Theatrical Outfit has announced another season in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. 4 thrilling mainstage productions. 2 dynamic partnerships. 1 mold breaking new works festival. Learn more about the lineup here!
Theatrical Outfit has announced another season in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. 4 thrilling mainstage productions. 2 dynamic partnerships. 1 mold breaking new works festival. Learn more about the lineup here!
Lorraine Hansberry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lorraine Hansberry written?
Lorraine Hansberry has written 6 shows including Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Bookwriter), To Be Young Gifted and Black (Playwright), Les Blancs (Playwright), The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Playwright), Raisin (Source Material), A Raisin in the Sun (Playwright).
What awards has Lorraine Hansberry been nominated for?
Lorraine Hansberry has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for her work on "A Raisin in the Sun." Additionally, she was also nominated for the Best American Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for the same production, "A Raisin in the Sun." These nominations recognize her exceptional talent and contributions to the world of theater.
What awards has Lorraine Hansberry won?
Lorraine Hansberry has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for her play, A Raisin in the Sun.
Videos