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Who Played Beneatha Younger in A Raisin in the Sun

Beneatha Younger is a role in A Raisin in the Sun, a play that opened Broadway in 2004.

A Raisin in the Sun</i> tells the story of three generations of a family living and struggling together under one roof. As timely as ever, the play has not been seen on Broadway since its legendary original production. With its powerhouse cast, this new production (directed by Kenny Leon) promises to be a rare Broadway event.

7 actors have played Beneatha Younger in A Raisin in the Sun.

View full cast of A Raisin in the Sun

Performer Production Opened
Billie Allen Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 1959
Diana Sands Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 1959
Frances Foster Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 1959
Kim Yancey-Moore Off-Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 1986
Heather Alicia Simms Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Sanaa Lathan Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Anika Noni Rose Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2014

Other Roles in A Raisin in the Sun

Role Production Opened
Beneatha Younger Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Bobo Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
George Murchison Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Joseph Asagai Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Karl Lindner Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Lena Younger Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Moving Man Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Ruth Younger Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Travis Younger Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004
Walter Lee Younger Broadway A Raisin in the Sun 2004

“Beneatha Younger” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Raisin Broadway 1973

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