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Raisin in the Sun

Closing: November 02, 2024

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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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Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.

THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026


Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026


City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.

Anika Noni Rose 'Would Love To' Take Part In THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Stage Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026


Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose has shared her interest in participating in a potential stage adaptation of Disney’s THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. Rose, who voiced Princess Tiana in the animated film, said she would “love to” be involved in the project in some capacity.

Interview: Taibi Magar of WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Taylor Shiley - May 13, 2026


We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026


The 2026 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 four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - May 11, 2026


Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.

AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD Announced At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026


Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will perform AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at Westport Country Playhouse, accompanied by longtime music director Andy Einhorn.

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Lee St. Theatre
by Vickie Evans - Apr 28, 2026


'A Raisin In The Sun', performed at Lee St. Theatre, consisted of a phenomenal cast who brought to life the timeless story, written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959, of a middle-class family's struggles and dreams in 1950s Chicago and their steps to obtain a better life.

THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Full Cast for A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announced the 16-dancer cast for A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS, a contemporary reimagining of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons directed by Tinuke Craig with choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento.

Terence Archie and Philip Hoffman to Lead GO DOWN, MOSES Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Unlimited Stages will present the world premiere of Go Down, Moses, a new play written by Dana Leslie Goldstein and directed by Brandon M. Weber, running at A.R.T./New York Theatres (Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre).

Video: New Trailer Teases Extended Audra McDonald Concert Featuring 'Rose's Turn'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026


Later this month, an extended version of Audra McDonald's London Palladium concert will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Watch a new trailer for the recording now.

Video: Watch the Teaser For WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026


Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) has released the trailer video for the world premiere of Wilderness Generation, a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright James Ijames.

Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP to be Presented at The Warehouse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026


The Mountaintop will be presented at The Warehouse Theatre this spring. The production brings Katori Hall’s acclaimed drama to the stage, reimagining the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life.

KEIKO GREEN'S YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Begins At Oregon Shakespeare Festival This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) continues its 2026 season with the opening of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!, a raucous, heartfelt comedy by playwright Keiko Green.

Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!

FOLLIES, Brian Cox in THE SCORE, and More Set For Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season lineup, which will include Brian Cox in The Score, a major production of Follies, and more.

Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026


Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will to be Presented at Porter Sanford Arts Center This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026


A Raisin in the Sun will be presented in Atlanta this April at the Porter Sanford Arts & Community Center, showcasing the timeless story of the Younger family and their dreams.

Marc Kudisch, Morgan Lynne Dudley and More to Star in GRUNGE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026


An invitation-only industry reading of Grunge: A Memory Musical, by writer Leyna d’Ancona and composer Paul Martin Siegel, will be presented in Manhattan.

Feature: Three Actors, Three Productions of the Same Show, Same Historic Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 25, 2026


With the 250th birthday of our nation approaching this July 4th, Ford’s Theatre’s current attraction, the musical that tells the how the Declaration of Independence came to be, 1776 is indeed the best choice for this historic theatre to be presenting for the occasion. With a score by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, 1776 ranks in my opinion as a perfect musical and there are only a handful of those.

Meet the Cast of THE FEAR OF 13, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2026


Performances are now underway  for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring  two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!

James Ijames' WILDERNESS GENERATION to Premiere at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026


Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will present his new play, WILDERNESS GENERATION, at the Philadelphia Theatre Company starting April 15. Directed by Obie Award winner Taibi Magar.

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