Lorraine Hansberry
Date of Birth: May 19, 1930
Date of Death: January 12, 1965 (34)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
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National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
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Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Best American Play
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Videos
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
News
Life Jacket & Page 73 Name Four Writers for 2026 WRITERS ROOM Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 Select Playwrights for 2026 Writers Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
AFRICAN STEW At Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 14, 2026
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by the nationally acclaimed, award-winning playwright Lisa B. Thompson.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 14, 2026
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by the nationally acclaimed, award-winning playwright Lisa B. Thompson.
LIBERATION and More Set for GableStage 28th Season; Single Tickets Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
GableStage in Coral Gables has put single tickets on sale for four productions in its 28th season, with casting announced for WEATHER GIRL, TRUE ART and other regional premieres.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
GableStage in Coral Gables has put single tickets on sale for four productions in its 28th season, with casting announced for WEATHER GIRL, TRUE ART and other regional premieres.
NEW HARMONY PROJECT to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026
The New Harmony Project will mark its 40th anniversary with a third season of New Plays Indy and an Annual Writers' Residency developing eight new plays with Indianapolis and national theatres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026
The New Harmony Project will mark its 40th anniversary with a third season of New Plays Indy and an Annual Writers' Residency developing eight new plays with Indianapolis and national theatres.
MANNING to Make West Coast Premiere at Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
AFRICAN STEW World Premiere to be Presented at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre will present the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by playwright Lisa B. Thompson, launching this September in San Francisco.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre will present the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by playwright Lisa B. Thompson, launching this September in San Francisco.
Interview: Writer, Director & Actor Ann Noble of DEAD MAN at Echo Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Jul 20, 2026
Direct from its smash hit run at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival, the noir comedy clown mystery Dead Man, written and directed by Ann Noble, is being presented by The Echo Theater Company and Theatre Ghosts on Tuesdays July 21, 28 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the Echo Theater Company in Atwater Village Theatre.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 20, 2026
Direct from its smash hit run at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival, the noir comedy clown mystery Dead Man, written and directed by Ann Noble, is being presented by The Echo Theater Company and Theatre Ghosts on Tuesdays July 21, 28 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the Echo Theater Company in Atwater Village Theatre.
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Dominique Morisseau, and More Will Headline LA Black Creators Summit
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
The 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit, produced by Support Black Theatre, will gather leading voices in theatre, TV, and film at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center around the theme 'Black Theatre: Then. Now. Next.'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
The 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit, produced by Support Black Theatre, will gather leading voices in theatre, TV, and film at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center around the theme 'Black Theatre: Then. Now. Next.'
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.
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.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026
This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026
This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
Magic Theatre Names New Artistic Director and Executive Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
PERFORMA LIVE ON BROADWAY to Feature Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger & More at Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Performa will present a one-night-only variety show at The Town Hall in New York, featuring twelve acts spanning music, dance, comedy, and performance, hosted by Casey Jost. The fundraiser includes Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger, Anne Imhof, and Yvonne Rainer.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Performa will present a one-night-only variety show at The Town Hall in New York, featuring twelve acts spanning music, dance, comedy, and performance, hosted by Casey Jost. The fundraiser includes Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger, Anne Imhof, and Yvonne Rainer.
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.
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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