Judd Woldin News

Review: RAISIN at The Black Rep Still Resonates with Socially Relevant Themes

by James Lindhorst — September 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.

Interview: Evelyn Collins, Fredi Walker-Browne of RAISIN at Axelrod PAC

by Lianna Albrizio — February 24, 2023

'Raisin' will run from February 24 to March 12.

Fredi Walker-Browne to Star in RAISIN the Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 26, 2023

To mark the 50th anniversary of its 1973 premiere on Broadway, the Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present the musical Raisin, starring Fredi Walker-Browne.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for RAISIN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2022

Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for Raisin, running April 8-24, 2022.

Village Theatre Announces 2022 Season and Its Return To Live, In-Person Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 3, 2021

Village Theatre today announced its return to the Mainstage with a 2022 Season of live theatre at both its Issaquah and Everett locations.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 1 - ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Orange Vinyl, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2021

This week's list includes a new limited edition orange vinyl of the 2017 revival cast recording of Once on This Island, as well as a purple vinyl edition of the 1964 cast recording of My Fair Lady.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Revised 2020-2021 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 31, 2020

Skylight Music Theatre today unveiled their revised 2020-21 season, with a new line-up of outstanding music theatre addressing the realities of presenting live performances in the time of Covid-19.

County Of Union Presents Award To Councilman And RAISIN: A MUSICAL At UCPAC

by A.A. Cristi — February 11, 2020

This past Saturday, to celebrate Black History Month, Union County Performing Arts Center, the County of Union, and the City of Rahway hosted an award ceremony to honor Chester Holmes Humanitarian Award recipient Councilman David Brown, followed by a presentation of Raisin: A Musical.

BWW Review: RAISIN at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

by Carolan Trbovich — October 8, 2018

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Stages an Impassioned RAISIN

BWW REVIEW: APAC Presents A Lively and Long Overdue Revival of the 1974 Tony-Winning Musical, Raisin

by Victoria Ordin — May 11, 2017

'There was a musical version of Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun?': this has been universal response of friends who knew I reviewing RAISIN.

RAISIN Musical to Return to NYC After 42-Year Hiatus This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 31, 2017

The award-winning Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will present a limited engagement of the critically acclaimed musical Raisin this Spring.

Astoria Performing Arts Center Announces RAISIN, The Musical Creative Team

by A.A. Cristi — March 1, 2017

The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will present a limited engagement of the Tony Award-winner Raisin this spring.

EVENSONG Makes World Premiere Tonight at Astoria Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2016

Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents their 16th season featuring two new works and one musical revival, which both tackle social issues including homelessness, immigration and race relations.

Rarely Revived 1974 Best Musical Tony Winner RAISIN Coming To Astoria Performing Arts Center

by Michael Dale — August 29, 2016

RAISIN, adapted from Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking drama A RAISIN IN THE SUN, has not been frequently produced since winning the 1974 Tony Award for Best Musical.

RAISIN Revival, RESIDENT ALIEN Reading Set for Astoria Performing Arts Center's 2016-17 Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 25, 2016