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Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 24, 2026

More than 65 years after its Broadway debut, A Raisin in the Sun still asks questions America hasn't fully answered. City Theatre delivers a respectful production with standout performances from Kendra Franklin, Abigail Egbujor, and Olivia Jamison.

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.

Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - May 11, 2026

Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Uptown Players Will Perform the World Premiere of STAR OF WONDER: A CAROL ANN CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

This December, Uptown Players will begin its 24th season with a sparkling world premiere that’s equal parts musical revue, madcap backstage comedy, and heartfelt holiday celebration.

Uptown Players Announces Two Bonus Productions For The 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Uptown Players has added two new productions to its 2025–2026 season: Together, a Pride cabaret collaboration with Bruce Wood Dance running June 20–21, 2026, and the live remount of Application Pending starring BJ Cleveland, running August 20–30, 2026.

Oregon Shakespeare Announces Cast for COME FROM AWAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and More
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 16, 2025

If you are looking for an emotionally charged drama that will have you amongst the Younger family’s hopes and heartaches as if you were sitting in their very living room, A Raisin in the Sun is that play.

Review: RAISIN at The Black Rep Still Resonates with Socially Relevant Themes
by James Lindhorst - Sep 7, 2025

The musical Raisin, currently on stage at The Black Rep, is based on Lorraine Hansberry's 1950’s drama A Raisin in the Sun. The story tells of three generations of the Younger family sharing a cramped inner-city apartment on Chicago’s southside.

Carrie's TOUCH to Hold Auditions for DINNER WITH THE YOUNGERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Carrie's TOUCH is casting for 'Dinner with the Youngers,' an innovative and emotionally charged theatrical experience reimagining pivotal scenes from Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun.' Learn more!

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Taproot Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 27, 2025

Dear Readers, in the past I’ve talked about plays that are essential for your theatrical education, plays that are just good for you. If those fluff plays out there are candy, then these essentials are your vegetables. Once such play is Lorraine Hansberry’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic from 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun”, considered by many to be one of the best plays written. But there’s nothing saying that these essential plays can’t be entertaining, as is evident in the current production at Taproot Theatre. They’ve expertly given us our veggies but cooked them to perfection and given some delicious seasoning or sauce to make it all go down well.

Headlong's A RAISIN IN THE SUN Now Available to Stream on Digital Theatre+
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Headlong’s new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig is now available to stream on Digital Theatre+. Learn more about the production and see how to stream.

The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Extended at Court Theatre Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Court Theatre will extend Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is a portrayal of a family’s fight for dignity and the right to dream. Learn more and see how to attend.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Extended at Court Theatre Through Early March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Court Theatre has extended Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun, due to overwhelming demand. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.