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A Raisin in the Sun Revival

Run Time:
Two hours and 50 minutes
Ages: 10+
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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A Raisin in the Sun History

Other Productions of A Raisin in the Sun

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

A Raisin in the Sun - 2004 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
A Raisin in the Sun — awards and nominations
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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