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

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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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Four Dynamic New Artists Join The Ensemble Of The Indie-Theater Stalwart New York Neo-Futurists
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023


Co-artistic directors Kyra Sims and Rob Neill and the award-winning New York Neo-Futurists (NYNF), a collective of writer-director-performers now in their 19th season of writing and performing original work rooted in non-fiction, announce the expanding of the ensemble with four new artists: Amelia Bethel, Brent Whiteside, Maya Carter, and Jezz Chung. These new Neo-Futurists will start working with the company immediately and will each have initial individual five-week runs in The Infinite Wrench at the Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street, NYC) now through August of 2023.

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

Interview: Greta Oglesby of FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Has Clearly Found Her Calling
by Jim Munson - Mar 9, 2023


BroadwayWorld speaks with acclaimed actor Greta Oglesby about playing a civil rights icon in Cheryl L. West's 'Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer' running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley through April 2.

Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Return to Broadway in PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH, Directed by Kenny Leon
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. will star in the new Broadway production of the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2023 - How to Hear the KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Recording & More
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2023


This February, Broadway fans will be treated with several new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including new classic movie musicals like The Music Man, to new Broadway cast recordings from Kimberly Akimbo and KPOP!

Former Broadway Castmates Anika Noni Rose And Jason Dirden Are Married!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2023


Tony-winner Anika Noni Rose has wed fellow actor Jason Dirden. The pair met in 2014 while performing together in the Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun. 

Harlem Stage Announces Spring 2023 Programming Featuring THE VICKSBURG PROJECT World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


Harlem Stage has announced full programming for Spring 2023, continuing its Black Arts Movement: Examined series examining the 1960s/70s cultural movement led by Black artists, activists, and intellectuals.

Phylicia Rashad Will Voice The Giant in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022


Signature Theatre has announced that two-time Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will give voice to The Giant in its upcoming production of the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. 

Axelrod PAC Announces 2022/2023 Season Lineup, Including Revival of RAISIN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022


The Axelrod Performing Arts Center has announced its 2022/2023 season, which includes Raisin, presented with the approval of the Hansberry Estate in association with production consultant Phylicia Rashad.

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Will Star in Lorraine Hansberry's THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2022


The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has just announced the first major New York revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman at the BAM Harvey Theater beginning February 4 and opening February 23, 2023.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2022 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


The 2022 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or six!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 61 awards!

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2022


Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

VIDEO: Anika Noni Rose Talks TONY AWARDS & PRINCESS AND THE FROG on THE WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021


Anika Noni Rose appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss her new Netflix series Maid, attending and performing at the 2020 Tony Awards, and voicing Princess Tiana in Disney's Princess and the Frog. Watch the full interview with guest host Sherri Shepherd below!

Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2020 Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2021


The 2020 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 42 awards!

Audra McDonald Talks Broadway's Return, Diversity and Inclusion in the Industry, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2021


Audra McDonald appeared as part of a keynote for Series Mania, where she talked Broadway's return, diversity in the industry, 'The Good Fight', and much more!

Biden Announces Kamilah Forbes, Jake Shimabukuro & More as Nominees for National Council on the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021


President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as members of the National Council on the Arts: Kamilah Forbes, Christopher Morgan, Ismael Ahmed, Kinan Azmeh, Huascar Medina, Jake Shimabukuro, Constance Williams, and Fiona Whelan Prine. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 19- Remembering Lorraine Hansberry, Author of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021


On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of history-making playwright, journalist, and author, Lorraine Hansberry, on her birthday. 

Anika Noni Rose Will Star in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021


Rose plays Naomi, who balances life as a single mother with her career as a homicide detective. She’d do anything for her son, Isaiah.

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reflects on a Year Without Broadway on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 11, 2021


Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin.

TV: Anika Noni Rose Sings 'With Love' in New JINGLE JANGLE Bonus Music Video
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 9, 2020


Broadway star and Disney princess Anika Noni Rose sings 'With You' in this brand-new music video from Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle.'

Kenny Leon and the Shubert Organization to Be Honored at The Educational Theatre Foundation Virtual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2020


The Educational Theatre Foundation will honor award-winning director, producer, and actor Kenny Leon with its second annual Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award on January 28 at 8:30 p.m. (EST).

Audra McDonald & Steven Pasquale Will Lead Drama Series THE SECOND WAVE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


Audra McDonald and Steven Pasquale will star in the upcoming six-episode series 'The Second Wave' at Spectrum Originals.

Tony Award-Winner Anika Noni Rose Joins Netflix Series MAID
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020


Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose has signed on for a new dramedy series from Netflix. 

Other Productions of A Raisin in the Sun

1959   Broadway
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1986   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

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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