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Lorraine Hansberry

Date of Death: January 12, 1965 (34)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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[Broadway, 1961]
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[2020]National Theatre Live: Les Blancs writer

Lorraine Hansberry Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Play

Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun

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Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards

Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!

Three Performances Added to DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD at The Magic Theatre

The Magic Theatre has added three performances on Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23 at 8pm and Sunday March 24 at 4pm of the World Premiere of Ashley Smiley’s Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad.

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season

Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a  roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal on Stage

Shakespeare will be back on Broadway in 2025 when Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal lead Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Recap stage highlights from both of the stars in these videos!

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in OTHELLO on Broadway

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will return to Broadway next season in a production of Othello directed by Kenny Leon. The production is set for an unspecified Shubert theatre.

TheatreSquared Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

TheatreSquared has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

BERLIN World Premiere, FALSETTOS & More Set for Court Theatre 70th Anniversary Season

Court Theatre has unveiled its 70th season. See which shows are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Redline Performing Arts to Kick Off 6th Season With SINGLE BLACK FEMALE

Redline Performing Arts will kick off its 6th Season - A Tribute to Black Women with the upcoming production of Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson.

Interview: Kristen Adele Calhoun Excitedly World Premieres Her BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU

The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse. Tiffany Nichole Greene directs the cast of: Amber Chardae Robinson, Brandee Evans, Angela Lewis and Kimberly Scott. After a successful opening weekend, Kristen managed to find some time to answer a few of my queries.

Lyric Hammersmith Reveals 2024-25 Season, Including Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD and More!

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!

World Premiere of TOBACCO, ZIGZAGS & GUM Comes to the Marsh Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley will present the world premiere of a stunning new work by film, television, and stage actor/writer Algiin Ford, Tobacco, Zigzags & Gum, developed and directed by David Ford.

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio

What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio?

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to The University of South Carolina's Dept. of Theatre and Dance This Month

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!

Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN

 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae.

THE FAMILY TABLE Comes to AMC Performance Company in February

In a world where life can be tough and laughter is often in short supply, AMC Performance Company is bringing a refreshing new perspective. Texas native and Atlanta newcomer Robert King Jr. is premiering his latest comedy, 'The Family Table,' coming February 2024. We recently sat down with the writer, director, and cast ahead of the world premiere to learn more about the inspiration behind the show.

Review: Lyric Stage Company's TROUBLE IN MIND Proves Playwright Stood Her Ground for Good Reason

What did our critic think of TROUBLE IN MIND at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston?

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre This Winter

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.

World Premiere of Tina Howe's Final Play WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented at at HERE Mainstage in February

The Tent Theater Company, in association with Concord Theatricals, will present the premiere production of Tina Howe’s final play, Where Women Go, running February 9-25 at HERE Mainstage.

Lorraine Hansberry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

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.

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.

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