Lorraine Hansberry
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Lorraine Hansberry:
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration (May 20, 2026)
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse (May 14, 2026)
Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (May 11, 2026)
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration (May 20, 2026)
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse (May 14, 2026)
Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (May 11, 2026)
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National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Play
Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Best American Play
Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
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Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Talks PURPOSE and Directing Husband Samuel L. Jackson in THE PIANO LESSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-08 15:27:08
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Shares What She Wrote on New Sardi's Portrait
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 14:37:55
Video: Miriam Silverman is Starring in the Theatrical Masterpiece You've Never Heard Of
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-06 12:30:20
Video: Miriam Silverman Never Dreamed That THE SIGN ON SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Would Land on Broadway
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 18:00:20
Photos/Video: Rita Moreno Visits THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-17 05:16:17
Video: Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan & Company Celebrate Opening Night of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Opening Night - 2023-02-27 13:22:42
Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - 2022-11-17 15:00:20
VIDEO: SLAVE PLAY Script Revisited in Jeremy O. Harris' 'Notes on Style'
by Stephi Wild - 2021-03-01 10:38:00
Broadway Rewind: Pulitzer Prize-Winning CLYBOURNE PARK Opens on Broadway in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-06-20 16:01:00
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by BWW
News Desk - 2018-01-19 01:30:00
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-04 12:54:35
Ebony Repertory Theatre presents FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Starring Obba Babatundé
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-05-19 18:41:18
VIDEO: Playwright Antoinette Nwandu Talks PASS OVER at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - 2017-04-17 17:40:22
STAGE TUBE: In Case You Missed It- Theater Talk's Tribute to Ruby Dee
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-13 22:03:24
TV: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Kenny Leon on Taking the Tony for Best Direction of a Play
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-06-08 22:42:02
TV: Watch Highlights of Denzel Washington & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-07 17:49:20
TV: On the Red Carpet for A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-04 16:08:08
News
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - May 11, 2026
Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.
by Cathy Jakicic - May 11, 2026
Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Lee St. Theatre
by Vickie Evans - Apr 28, 2026
'A Raisin In The Sun', performed at Lee St. Theatre, consisted of a phenomenal cast who brought to life the timeless story, written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959, of a middle-class family's struggles and dreams in 1950s Chicago and their steps to obtain a better life.
by Vickie Evans - Apr 28, 2026
'A Raisin In The Sun', performed at Lee St. Theatre, consisted of a phenomenal cast who brought to life the timeless story, written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959, of a middle-class family's struggles and dreams in 1950s Chicago and their steps to obtain a better life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM & LORRAINE! To Be Presented At Billie Holiday Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Billie Holiday Theatre and Bed-Stuy Art House will present a one-night-only multidisciplinary event honoring Malcolm X and Lorraine Hansberry through original short plays, live music, and contemporary performance in Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Billie Holiday Theatre and Bed-Stuy Art House will present a one-night-only multidisciplinary event honoring Malcolm X and Lorraine Hansberry through original short plays, live music, and contemporary performance in Brooklyn.
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in San Francisco for Spring 2026.
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in San Francisco for Spring 2026.
FOLLIES, Brian Cox in THE SCORE, and More Set For Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season lineup, which will include Brian Cox in The Score, a major production of Follies, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season lineup, which will include Brian Cox in The Score, a major production of Follies, and more.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will to be Presented at Porter Sanford Arts Center This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
A Raisin in the Sun will be presented in Atlanta this April at the Porter Sanford Arts & Community Center, showcasing the timeless story of the Younger family and their dreams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
A Raisin in the Sun will be presented in Atlanta this April at the Porter Sanford Arts & Community Center, showcasing the timeless story of the Younger family and their dreams.
Dr. Kathleen Potts's IGNITING THE SPARK' to Premiere at 2026 Fresh Fruit Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Kathleen Potts will bring her latest work, Igniting the Spark, to the 2026 Fresh Fruit Festival Mainstage. The three-person drama will hold its strictly limited run on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at The Wild Project.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Kathleen Potts will bring her latest work, Igniting the Spark, to the 2026 Fresh Fruit Festival Mainstage. The three-person drama will hold its strictly limited run on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at The Wild Project.
Concord Theatricals Reveals New Executive Hires and Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Concord Theatricals has announced multiple executive hires and promotions. Promotions include David Geer to Senior Vice President, Publications and Retail; and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Concord Theatricals has announced multiple executive hires and promotions. Promotions include David Geer to Senior Vice President, Publications and Retail; and more.
Student Blog: The Spaces Women Built
by Student Blogger: Eva Viciana - Mar 9, 2026
Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little. Women’s History Month always makes me pause and think about how much of the world we move through today was shaped by the choices, persistence, and courage of women who came long before us.
by Student Blogger: Eva Viciana - Mar 9, 2026
Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little. Women’s History Month always makes me pause and think about how much of the world we move through today was shaped by the choices, persistence, and courage of women who came long before us.
Wolf Trap Awards Grants to 13 DC Area Educators for Arts Projects
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded grants to 13 teachers at public high schools and middle schools in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC to fund theater, music, and dance projects in their classrooms.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded grants to 13 teachers at public high schools and middle schools in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC to fund theater, music, and dance projects in their classrooms.
Photos: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Dunbar Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, is presenting the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, is presenting the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. See photos!
A RAISIN IN THE SUN to be Presented at Midland Center For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts will present the Center Stage Theatre's production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Glecia Tatum, from February 27 to March 8, 2026, at the Little Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts will present the Center Stage Theatre's production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Glecia Tatum, from February 27 to March 8, 2026, at the Little Theater.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN to be Presented at Middletown Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, will present the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, will present the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr.
Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Feb 3, 2026
Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway. The evening featured 19 young singers each offering a musical tribute to a legendary Black American.
by Gregory Fletcher - Feb 3, 2026
Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway. The evening featured 19 young singers each offering a musical tribute to a legendary Black American.
FLEX to Make West Coast Premiere at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.
Welcome To Wandsworth Reveals Programme For January - March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Welcome to Wandsworth - the Mayor's London Borough of Culture - has a packed and eclectic programme with something for everyone this Spring. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Welcome to Wandsworth - the Mayor's London Borough of Culture - has a packed and eclectic programme with something for everyone this Spring. Learn more here!
West Coast Premiere of FLEX is Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.
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.
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