A Raisin in the Sun Revival 2004 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 50 minutes
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 26, 2004
Closing: July 11, 2004

A Raisin in the Sun - 2004 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

A Raisin in the Sun 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.


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STAGE TUBE: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Star Saul Williams Stops by MORNING JOE
by Stage Tube - Jun 30, 2014


Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, Holler If Ya Hear Me is now playing at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). In the video below, Saul Williams, who stars in the new Broadway play, featuring the music of the late Tupac Shakur, joins Morning Joe to discuss the production!

STAGE TUBE: Saul Williams Talks Playing the Lead in HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on CBS
by Stage Tube - Jun 30, 2014


'Holler If Ya Hear Me', the first show of the new Broadway season, is based on the music and lyrics of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. In the video below, CBS 2's Dana Tyler talks with the actor and poet who plays the lead character in Broadway's first Hip-Hop musical - Saul Williams!

Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Lines Up TV Appearances
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2014


Tune in to see HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on TV: Fox5 News interviews HOLLER cast members Christopher Jackson and Tonya Pinkins tonight, Thursday, June 26 at 5pm. 'NYC Arts' will feature a segment on HOLLER tonight, Thursday, June 26 at 8pm on WNET-TV, Channel 13. CBS2 News' Dana Tyler interviews HOLLER cast member Saul Williams this Sunday, June 29 at 8am. MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' will feature a live interview with Saul Williams this Monday, June 30 in the 7am hour.

Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, is now in previews and will open on Thursday, June 19. Holler If Ya Hear Me, the world inside Tupac Shakur's music and lyrics, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century's most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

AUDIO: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Saul Williams on BBC Newshour
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2014


Saul Williams, the star of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, recently talked with the BBC World Service Radio's 'Newshour' about bringing the words of Tupac Shakur to Broadway. Click here to listen.

AUDIO: Preview Three Tracks from Broadway's New Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2014


Here's a chance to hear music from the new musical Holler If Ya Hear Me, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon. Listen to 3 tracks including 'Holler If Ya Hear Me,' 'California Love' and 'Unconditional Love' in advance of the musical's first preview performance this Monday, June 2, below!

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME & NMoH to Partner for Exhibition at Palace Theater
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014


Broadway and Hip-Hop will merge with the arrival of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, and in celebration, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will curate a Hip-Hop exhibition at the Palace Theater (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), home of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME. The exhibition will invite patrons to learn about the history of Hip-Hop through one-of-a-kind artifacts and memorabilia, interact with "Dreams Walls" by inscribing it with their dreams, and view a dynamic mural featuring the 4 Elements of Hip-Hop: DJing, Emceeing. B-Boying and Graffiti. HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME ticketholders can view the exhibition at no additional cost one hour prior to each performance. The exhibition begins on Monday, June 2 at 7pm, one hour before the musical's first preview performance at 8pm, and will continue throughout the run of the production.

Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to Offer $43 Tickets in Honor of Tupac's Birthday, 6/16
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, is offering $43 tickets to the performance on Monday, June 16 at 8pm in celebration of the late Tupac Shakur's 43rd birthday. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 877-250-2929 or in person beginning May 12 at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (at 47th Street). The $43 price includes the facility fee; services fees may apply; tickets are subject to availability.

Box Office for Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to Open 5/12
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014


The Palace Theatre box office opens this Monday, May 12 at 10:00 am for tickets to HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur. The Palace Theatre is located at 1564 Broadway (at 47th Street).

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Saul Williams Set for THE COLBERT REPORT Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2014


Tune in to see Saul Williams, the star of Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, May 1 on Comedy Central at 11:30pm (check local listings for times outside the NY area).

Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Pushes First Preview to 6/2
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will now begin previews on Monday, June 2 rather than the previously announced date of May 29, in order to allow for a longer tech schedule in the theatre. The official opening remains unchanged on Thursday, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Palace Theatre to Add Stadium-Style Seating for This Summer's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Louisa Brady - Apr 22, 2014


According to the Wall Street Journal, audience members seated in the orchestra of the upcoming Broadway musical, 'Holler If Ya Hear Me,' will have a movie-theatre-esque experience. The production is spending $200,000 to alter the arrangement of seats in the orchestra, with hopes of augmenting the theatre's sense of intimacy.

Broadway's Tupac Shakur Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Begins Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2014


Rehearsals for HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur begin today, Monday, April 21. Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME will begin performances on May 29, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Saul Williams, Christopher Jackson, Tonya Pinkins & More Set for Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2014


Award-winning slam poet, actor, singer, musician Saul Williams (Slam), Christopher Jackson (After Midnight), Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical, Fela!), Ben Thompson(Matilda), John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf - Tony nomination), Joshua Boone (Brownsville Song [b side for Tray] at Actors Theatre of Louisville), Dyllon Burnside ('Prison Break') and Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam, Caroline or Change, Play On!) will star in HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur. Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME will begin performances on May 29, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Tickets Go on Sale 4/7 for Broadway's Tupac Shakur Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014


Tickets go on sale this Monday, April 7 at 10am for HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical featuring the lyrics of Tupac Shakur. Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME will begin performances on May 29, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Set to Open at Palace Theatre on 6/19; Kenny Leon to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, a new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, written by Todd Kreidler, directed by Kenny Leon, will begin performances on May 26, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Audra McDonald Named '2014 Musician of the Year' by Musical America
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2013


Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

Kenny Leon 'Thankful' to Bring Tupac Musical, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac Shakur, titled HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, is on its way to Broadway. Directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun [2004], Fences [2010] The Mountaintop), the project is planned for a Broadway production in the 2013-2014 season, subject to theatre availability.

Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Aiming For Broadway in 2013-14; NYC Workshop Underway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2013


A developmental workshop for a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac Shakur, titled HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, is currently underway in New York City. Directed byKenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun [2004], Fences [2010] The Mountaintop), the project is planned for a Broadway production in the 2013-2014 season, subject to theatre availability.

CRITIC'S CUT: Broadway Vets Destined to be a SMASH
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2013


In honor of NBC's SMASH welcoming Broadway veterans Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus to their ranks - in addition to Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, and numerous other guest stars - we thought we'd compile a list of additional theater stars we'd love to see tapped for a role in honor of the second season kicking off next week!

Steven Pasquale-Led DO NO HARM to Premiere 1/31 on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2012


NBC will premiere the new drama DO NOT HARM on Thursday, January 31 (10-11 p.m. ET) following the hour-long series finale of the Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock" (8-9 p.m. ET) earlier that same night.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Steven Pasquale Chats NBC's DO NO HARM
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012


NBC has released a clip from its new medical drama, DO NOT HARM which will star stage veterans Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad and Michael Esper. View a sneak peek of the new series as well as an interview with Pasquale below!

Phylicia Rashad Directs Ebony Rep's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Closes 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


Actress/Director Phylicia Rashad is set to make her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Photo Coverage: Phylicia Rashad Directed A RAISIN IN THE SUN Opens in LA
by Robert Diamond - Mar 26, 2011


Actress/Director Phylicia Rashad made her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) is proud to return this groundbreaking play to Los Angeles for its first fully-staged production in over twenty years. Preview performances began on March 23, 2011, Nate Holden Performing Arts Center with Opening Night on Friday, March 25th. The play runs through April 17, 2011 (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles.

Phylicia Rashad Makes LA Directorial Debut with A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Ebony Rep., 3/23 - 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


Actress/Director Phylicia Rashad is set to make her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) is proud to return this groundbreaking play to Los Angeles for its first fully-staged production in over twenty years. Preview performances begin on March 23, 2011, Nate Holden Performing Arts Center with Opening Night on Friday, March 25th. The play runs through April 17, 2011 (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles.

Other Productions of A Raisin in the Sun

1959   Broadway
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1986   Off-Broadway
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2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival
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A Raisin in the Sun - 2004 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Audra McDonald
2004 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Play Phylicia Rashad
2004 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Play A Raisin in the Sun
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Phylicia Rashad
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Kenny Leon
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Audra McDonald
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play A Raisin in the Sun
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Phylicia Rashad
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Audra McDonald
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play 0
2004 Theatre World Awards Performance Sanaa Lathan
2004 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Audra McDonald
2004 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Sanaa Lathan
2004 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Phylicia Rashad
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Jayne Baron Sherman
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Dede Harris
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Barbara Whitman
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Cynthia Stroum
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Arielle Tepper
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Ruth Hendel
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Carl Rumbaugh
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Susan Batson
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Vivek J. Tiwary
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play David Binder

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