A Raisin in the Sun at Utah Shakespeare Festival

In 1959 playwright Lorraine Hansberry created a theatrical masterpiece that broke down racial barriers both on and off the stage. A Raisin in the Sun follows the proud Younger family members as they grapple with different definitions of the American dream and how to achieve it, while battling racial discrimination and financial pitfalls that threaten to pull the family apart and push their dreams out of reach.

Content Advisory

Raisin in the Sun is an American theatrical classic. It addresses the strength of an African American family and the effects of racial prejudice. It contains an instance of tobacco use, references to discrimination, and a brief discussion of pregnancy termination. It is suitable for early teenagers and most audiences.