A Raisin in the Sun Revival 2004 - Articles Page 14

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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A Raisin in the Sun - 2004 - Broadway Articles Page 14

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Closes at CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


The Ebony Repertory Theatre presents Lorraine Hansberry's American classic "A Raisin in the Sun," playing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Tarragon Presents English Premiere of Carol Frechette's THE SMALL ROOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, 3/7-4/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2012


Tarragon Theatre will present the English-language premiere of The Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, written by Canadian playwright Carole Fréchette, translated by John Murrell, one of Canada's most frequently produced playwrights, and directed by Weyni Mengesha, hot on the heels of her production of Kim's Convenience at Soulpepper Theatre Company where she is associate artist.

Scott Rudin Pulls Out of Producing CLYBOURNE PARK; Broadway Transfer in Jeopardy
by Robert Diamond - Feb 1, 2012


Today, Michael Riedel reports in The New York Post, and BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed, that lead producer Scott Rudin has backed out of producing the Broadway production, which is now agressively hunting for a new producer to bring the show to the Greate White Way.

THE PICTURE BOX to Perform Final Weekend 1/27-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 27, 2012


THE PICTURE BOX by Cate Ryan that is being presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street plays the final performances this weekend for the limited engagement.

CLYBOURNE PARK Opens in LA 1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2012


Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Clybourne Park, which began previews January 11, opens next Wednesday January 25 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The production today confirmed that it's slated to make its Broadway debut on April 12, 2012.

Geva Theatre Center Presents A Raisin in the Sun
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 23, 2012


Geva Theatre Center's 2011-2012 Season continues with Lorraine Hansberry's classic play, A Raisin in the Sun, which begins performances on February 21 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through March 25.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Opens at CTG
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012


Previews begin next Thursday, January 19, for the Ebony Repertory Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's American classic "A Raisin in the Sun," playing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.

CLYBOURNE PARK Opens in LA 1/25
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2012


Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Clybourne Park, which began previews January 11, opens next Wednesday January 25 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The production today confirmed that it's slated to make its Broadway debut on April 12, 2012.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Begins Previews At CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2012


Previews begin next Thursday, January 19, for the Ebony Repertory Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's American classic "A Raisin in the Sun," playing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre.

CLYBOURNE PARK to Open April 12 at Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Jan 18, 2012


CLYBOURNE PARK, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Bruce Norris, will open on Broadway on Thursday, April 12 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) in a production directed by Pam McKinnon. The first preview will be announced at a later date. The original cast of the 2010 world premiere Playwrights Horizons production (Crystal A. Dickinson, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Annie Parisse, Jeremy Shamos and Frank Wood), currently performing at Center Theater Group's Mark Taper Forum through February 26, is expected to make the move to Broadway.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Begins Previews At CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre 1/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2012


Previews begin next Thursday, January 19, for the Ebony Repertory Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's American classic "A Raisin in the Sun," playing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Marisa Redanty Joins THE PICTURE BOX Off-B'way
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2012


'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.

See 2 shows for $55! A RAISIN IN THE SUN & CLYBOURNE PARK
by Contests Broadway - Jan 6, 2012


A Special Masterpiece Event One Simple Chicago home inspired two landmark plays written nearly 50 years apart. Each is a celebrated masterpiece. Together? An epic theatre experience you won't want to miss. See BOTH plays for as low as $55.

Marisa Redanty Joins THE PICTURE BOX Off-B'way
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2012


Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.

Arthur French, Elain Graham Lead THE PICTURE BOX At Beckett Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011


The Picture Box by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row at the Beckett Theatre. The theater is located at 410 West 42nd Street.

Provincetown Counter Productions' I AM MY OWN WIFE Enters Final 3 Performances
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 14, 2011


Timothy Babcock returns to the role of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in the Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama by Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife. Provincetown Counter Productions presented 6 performances only beginning December 9; the show plays its final three performances through December 18. Show times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm at the Provincetown Counter Productions Studio, 237 Commercial Street in the Whaler's Wharf. Susan Grilli directs. Tickets are available by calling 508.413.1000 or visiting Counter's website at www.counter-productions.org.

Designers Set For Negro Ensemble Co's THE PICTURE BOX
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2011


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents THE PICTURE BOX
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2011


The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by Jennie Mamary - Nov 28, 2011


'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.

Audra McDonald Comes To The Stage At Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Audra McDonald brings her luminous soprano and incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling to the Van Wezel on Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 @ 7:00 PM.

MUNCHED to Play the Manhattan Theatre Source, 11/6-22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Sugar Valley Theatricals , in association with Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is pleased to announce its production of MUNCHED by Kim Porter, a groundbreaking play dealing with Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy and a young woman's reluctant search for the gory details of life with her mother.

Timothy Babcock to Reprise Role in I AM MY OWN WIFE at Provincetown Counter Productions Studio
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 22, 2011


Timothy Babcock will return to the role of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in the Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama by Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife. Provincetown Counter Productions presents 6 performances only December 9-18. Show times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm at the Provincetown Counter Productions Studio, 237 Commercial Street in the Whaler's Wharf. Susan Grilli directs. Tickets will go on sale October 28 and are available by calling 508.413.1000 or visiting Counter's website at www.counter-productions.org.

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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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