Set on Chicago's South Side, A Raisin In The Sun revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee (Denzel Washington), his wife Ruth (Sophie Okonedo), his sister Beneatha (Anika Noni Rose), his son Travis (Bryce Clyde Jenkins) and matriarch Lena, called more...
Original Cast
George (u/s)
David Cromer, who played Karl Lindner in the 2014 Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun, is a highly acclaimed director and actor with a Tony Award and multiple other accolades to his name. more...
Jason Dirden, who graced the Broadway stage in the past with his performances in A Raisin in the Sun and Fences, brought depth and nuance to these iconic productions. more...
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Stephen McKinley Henderson, who has an impressive Broadway resume including a Tony nomination for his role in Fences and a part in the Tony-winning revival of A Raisin in the Sun, continues to showcase his versatile talent across stage and screen. more...
Sophie Okonedo, a renowned British actress known for her roles in Young Soul Rebels and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, made her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun. more...
(Mother)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in *A Raisin in the Sun*, boasts an impressive array of theatre credits including *Joe Turner's Come and Gone*, *The Taming of the Shrew*, and *for colored girls...* among others. more...
Anika Noni Rose, who received Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role in A Raisin in the Sun, has a distinguished career spanning Broadway, film, and television, including her Tony Award-winning performance in Caroline, or Change and her iconic voice role as Princess Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and The Frog. more...
(Brother)
Denzel Washington, who starred in the 2014 Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's *A Raisin in the Sun*, is widely regarded as the greatest actor of the 21st century, having received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. more...
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Denzel Washington |
| 2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Sophie Okonedo |
| 2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Sophie Okonedo |
| 2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Anika Noni Rose |
| 2014 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Sophie Okonedo |
| 2014 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Anika Noni Rose |
| 2014 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | LaTanya Richardson Jackson |
Production Team
Kenny Leon Director
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Ann Roth Costume Designer
Mark Thompson Scenic Designer
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