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Closing: November 02, 2024

Raisin in the Sun - West End History , Info & More

Thomas Barrett, aged 17. In a rented apartment on Chicago’s South Side, the Younger family is full of hope, dreams, grief, and big plans. Their beloved father has died, and the money from his life insurance policy could change their lives.

Mama wants to put down roots in a home of her own. Her daughter Beneatha has her heart set on becoming a doctor. But her son Walter Lee thinks the money is his to spend — and he’s willing to sacrifice his values and his family to get what he wants. Each must face what it means to escape the

confines of a segregated society. How do you create a meaningful life in a world designed to keep you down?

Ground-breaking, pioneering and challenging, Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” broke barriers as the first play by a Black woman on Broadway. Directed by Tinuke Craig (Jitney, The Color Purple), this classic family drama full of humour and heart, remains relevant and powerful in a world still divided by inequality.

In this brand new production, Timberlake Wertenbaker revisits her seminal play examining power and justice in the British justice system. Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan (A Doll’s House, Iphigenia in Splott) directs this Olivier award winning classic based on the extraordinary true story of Australia’s first penal colony. With deportation as punishment more relevant than ever before, Our Country’s Good takes on new meaning in 2024.

Accessible Performances: Wednesday 23 October, 1.30pm – Chilled Environment Performance. Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm – Open Captioned Performance. Saturday 26 October, 2.30pm – Audio Described Performance . Monday 28 October, 7.30pm – BSL Interpreted Performance


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Photos: First Look Of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY At Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025


Ebony Repertory Theatre, in association with the american vicarious (producing director Erica Laird), will present the West Coast premiere of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY. Check out photos from the show.

Audra McDonald Becomes Most Tony-Nominated Performer in History with GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025


Audra McDonald has broken a new Tony record, becoming the most-nominated performer in Broadway history. Her nomination as the iconic Mama Rose in the latest production of Gypsy marks the 11th for the performer, following her 2023 nomination for Ohio State Murders. 

Video: First Look at 'Million Dollar Quartet' at Milwaukee Rep
by Michael Major - Apr 30, 2025


Check out a video preview of 'Million Dollar Quartet' as the rockin' good time continues at Vogel Hall in the Marcus Performing Arts Center! See more now!

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY To Have West Coast Premiere At Ebony Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025


Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT), in association with the american vicarious (producing director Erica Laird), has announced the West Coast premiere of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY.

Video: First Look at Guthrie's THE NACIREMA SOCIETY
by Joshua Wright - Apr 29, 2025


Get a first look at The Guthrie Theater's The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Brianna Woods Joins DTC's Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025


​Dallas Theater Center has revealed Brianna “Bri” Woods as the newest member of DTC's Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company. Learn more!

Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025


Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and more have joined the Williamstown Theatre festival lineup. Learn more about the festival and see the full programming schedule here.

National Black Theatre & The Flea Theater Collab On The World Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025


National Black Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Originally written by one of the foremothers of the Black Arts Movement, the late Aishah Rahman, in 2002, this work is directed by NBT's SOUL Directing Resident Abigail jean-baptiste.

National Black Theatre To Present New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025


National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.

Video: Marcus' MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rehearse 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man'
by Michael Major - Apr 16, 2025


Rehearsals are heating up for Million Dollar Quartet! Get a sneak preview of the cast jamming out the Chuck Berry classic, “Brown Eyed Handsome Man.' Watch the new video now!

Full Cast Set for NOUGHTS & CROSSES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for the stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel Noughts & Crosses, adapted by Dominic Cooke. See who is starring and learn more!

World Premiere of THE STAIRCASE Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025


South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!

Video: In Rehearsals for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025


Get a first look at rehearsals for Million Dollar Quartet with the superstar performers who make the hits happen! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins — these four rock ’n’ roll icons teamed up for an electrifying jam session that would change music forever.

Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Talks PURPOSE and Directing Husband Samuel L. Jackson in THE PIANO LESSON
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025


LaTanya Richardson Jackson is back on Broadway in Purpose, and the actress recently visited Sherri to discuss her experience in the show, as well as to reveal what it was like to direct her husband, Samuel L. Jackson, in The Piano Lesson. Watch the interview now!

THE NACIREMA SOCIETY to be Presented at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage. Learn more!

Immersive PARADISE BLUE Cast Now In Rehearsals At Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025


Rehearsals are now in full swing for Studio Theatre's fully immersive production of Paradise Blue, the modern classic by Dominique Morisseau, part of her acclaimed Detroit Trilogy.

John Douglas Thompson and Rocco Sisto Will Lead Red Bull Theater's OEDIPUS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025


Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: Sophocles’s OEDIPUS, translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker and adapted and directed by Carey Perloff.

Video: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Milwaukee Rep
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2025


Get a first look at “Million Dollar Quartet” with the superstar performers who make the hits happen! See the video of actors playing Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins now.

Chiké Johnson and James Vincent Meredith to Star in HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Shares What She Wrote on New Sardi's Portrait
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025


LaTanya Richardson Jackson joined The View on Thursday to discuss starring in the new play Purpose, her new Sardi's portrait, and more. Watch the interview!

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Taproot Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 27, 2025


Dear Readers, in the past I’ve talked about plays that are essential for your theatrical education, plays that are just good for you. If those fluff plays out there are candy, then these essentials are your vegetables. Once such play is Lorraine Hansberry’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic from 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun”, considered by many to be one of the best plays written. But there’s nothing saying that these essential plays can’t be entertaining, as is evident in the current production at Taproot Theatre. They’ve expertly given us our veggies but cooked them to perfection and given some delicious seasoning or sauce to make it all go down well.

Photos: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025


LaTanya Richardson Jackson, currently starring on Broadway in Purpose, was recently honored with her portrait at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

Denzel Washington and Kenny Leon Are Discussing OTHELLO Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025


In a recent interview, Othello director Kenny Leon confirmed that there has 'absolutely' been conversations with the actor about a film version and is hopeful about Jake Gyllenhaal joining as well.

Headlong's A RAISIN IN THE SUN Now Available to Stream on Digital Theatre+
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025


Headlong’s new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig is now available to stream on Digital Theatre+. Learn more about the production and see how to stream.

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE HOT WING KING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025


The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.

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