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Opened: April 3, 2014
Closing: June 15, 2014

A Raisin in the Sun - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More


Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

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 Mama (LaTanya Richardson Jackson). When her deceased husband's money comes through, Mama dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama.

Originally produced in 1959, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun was the first play written by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway, where it won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play. The Washington Post has called it "one of a handful of great American dramas. A Raisin in the Sun belongs in the inner circle, along with Death of a Salesman and Long Day's Journey into Night." The New York Times has hailed it as "the play that changed American theatre forever".


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A Raisin in the Sun - 2014 - Broadway Articles Page 2

Denzel Washington Wants to Return to Broadway 'Every Three or Four Years'
by Caryn Robbins - April 4, 2014


Denzel Washington made his triumphant return to the Broadway stage last night in “A Raisin in the Sun,” which opened at New York's Barrymore Theater.

Photo Coverage: Denzel Washington & A RAISIN IN THE SUN Cast Take Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - April 4, 2014


Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Award nominee Kenny Leon, opened last night, April 3 at 6:45pm at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street); the same theatre where the original production of A Raisin in the Sun opened 55 years ago. A Raisin in the Sun is a limited engagement running through June 15. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photo's from the cast's first curtain call below!

BWW Reviews: Kenny Leon's Sterling Second Go at A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Michael Dale - April 4, 2014


If Kenny Leon would like to keep on mounting productions of Lorraine Hansberry's riveting classic every decade I'd be most happy to go see them all.

Review Roundup: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 3, 2014


Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Award nominee Kenny Leon, opens tonight, April 3 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), the same theatre where the original production of A Raisin in the Sun opened 55 years ago. A Raisin in the Sun is a limited engagement running through June 15. Let's see what the critics had to say...

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Broadway Revival with Denzel Washington Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2014


Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington returns to Broadway tonight, April 3, starring as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. This new production began previews nearly 55 years to the day that A Raisin in the Sun had its Broadway premiere (March 11, 1959) at the same theatre, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Opening night for A Raisin in the Sun is tonight, April 3 at 6:45pm. The 14-week limited engagement runs through Sunday, June 15.

Photo Flash: First Look at Denzel Washington & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2014


Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Award nominee Kenny Leon, opens this Thursday, April 3 at 6:45pm at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street); the same theatre where the original production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN opened 55 years ago. A RAISIN IN THE SUN is a limited engagement running through June 15. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Broadway Revival with Denzel Washington Begins Previews Tonight!
by Courtnie Mele - March 8, 2014


Previews begin tonight, Saturday, March 8, at 8pm for the return to Broadway of Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington starring as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This new production begins previews nearly 55 years to the day that A RAISIN IN THE SUN had its Broadway premiere (March 11, 1959) at the same theatre, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Opening night for A RAISIN IN THE SUN is Thursday, April 3 at 6:45pm. The 14-week limited engagement runs through Sunday, June 15.

'Always Something Left to Love...' Meet the Full Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Beginning Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - March 7, 2014


Previews begin tomorrow night, Saturday, March 8, for the return to Broadway of Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, starring as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This new production begins previews nearly 55 years to the day that A RAISIN IN THE SUN had its Broadway premiere (March 11, 1959) at the same theatre, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Broadway Revival with Denzel Washington Begins Previews Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - March 7, 2014


Previews begin tomorrow night, Saturday, March 8, at 8pm for the return to Broadway of Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington starring as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This new production begins previews nearly 55 years to the day that A RAISIN IN THE SUN had its Broadway premiere (March 11, 1959) at the same theatre, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Opening night for A RAISIN IN THE SUN is Thursday, April 3 at 6:45pm. The 14-week limited engagement runs through Sunday, June 15.

VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks A RAISIN IN THE SUN on 'Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - March 3, 2014


The actor stopped by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON to talk about his latest project.

In the Spotlight Series: The Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Walter McBride - February 28, 2014


The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday evening, March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (247 West 47 Street). Opening night is Thursday, April 3. The 14-week limited engagement run is scheduled through Sunday, June 15. Below you can check out photos of the company in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

The Greene Space Presents INSIDE LOOK With A RAISIN IN THE SUN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014


Inside Look, The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR's special live event series featuring sneak peeks at some of theater's most-anticipated productions, is back this spring with three Broadway premieres and the revival of an American classic.

TV: Meet the Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2014


The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday evening, March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (247 West 47 Street). Opening night is Thursday, April 3. The 14-week limited engagement run is scheduled through Sunday, June 15. The full company met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with Washington and the rest of the gang about the revival. Check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Denzel Washington & Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - February 19, 2014


The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday evening, March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (247 West 47 Street). Opening night is Thursday, April 3. The 14-week limited engagement run is scheduled through Sunday, June 15. The company met the press earlier yesterday and you can check out full photo coverage from the festivities below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN!
by Walter McBride - February 18, 2014


The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday evening, March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (247 West 47 Street). Opening night is Thursday, April 3. The 14-week limited engagement run is scheduled through Sunday, June 15.

Breaking News: Diahann Carroll Withdraws from Upcoming Broadway Revival of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, LaTanya Richardson Jackson Steps in
by Tyler Peterson - February 9, 2014


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that acclaimed actress Diahann Carroll has withdrawn from the upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and also starring Denzel Washington. LaTanya Richardson Jackson will assume the role of Lena Younger in the production, currently in rehearsals.

Up On The Marquee: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Installation!
by Walter McBride - January 14, 2014


Produced by Scott Rudin, Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington will star as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, opposite film, television and Tony Award-winning stage starDiahann Carroll as Lena Younger, in her first Broadway appearance in over 30 years.The production will be directed by Tony Award-nominee Kenny Leon. Previews begin March 8, 2014, with opening night on April 3, 2014 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), where the original production of A Raisin in the Sun opened 55 years ago. A Raisin in the Sun is a limited engagement, running 14 weeks only through June 15, 2014. The marquee just went up at the Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there as it was being installed. Check out photos below!

Tickets Go on Sale Today for Broadway's A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013


General tickets go on sale today, September 21, for Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, opposite film, television and Tony Award-winning stage star Diahann Carroll as Lena Younger, in her first Broadway appearance in over 30 years. The production will be directed by Tony Award-nominee Kenny Leon. Previews begin March 8, 2014, with opening night on April 3, 2014 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), where the original production of A Raisin in the Sun opened 55 years ago. A Raisin in the Sun is a limited engagement, running 14 weeks only through June 15, 2014. Tickets will be available at www.telecharge.com or by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200.

David Cromer, Bryce Clyde Jenkins & More Join Denzel Washington in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2013


Tickets will be on sale exclusively to American Express cardholders from Wednesday, September 4 through Friday, September 20 only for Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, opposite film, television and Tony Award-winning stage star Diahann Carroll as Lena Younger, in her first Broadway appearance in over 30 years. General on-sale will begin on Saturday, September 21. The production will be directed by Tony Award-nominee Kenny Leon. Previews begin March 8, 2014, with opening night on April 3, 2014 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), where the original production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN opened 55 years ago. A RAISIN IN THE SUN is a limited engagement, running 14 weeks only through June 15, 2014. Tickets will be available at www.telecharge.com or by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200.

Producer Scott Rudin Addresses A RAISIN IN THE SUN Age Issues
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2013


Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington will star as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, opposite film, television and Tony Award-winning stage star Diahann Carroll as Lena Younger, on Broadway next spring. Washington's character, Walter Lee Younger, is described in Hansberry's script as 'a lean, intense young man in his middle thirties'. But Washington is 60. Producer Scott Rudin addressed this age difference in an interview published today on Newsday.

It's Official! Denzel Washington, Diahann Carroll, Sophie Okonedo and Anika Noni Rose to Star in A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - August 1, 2013


Produced by Scott Rudin, Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington will star as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, opposite film, television and Tony Award-winning stage star Diahann Carroll as Lena Younger, in her first Broadway appearance in over 30 years.

Denzel Washington Confirms Broadway Return in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2013


On the red carpet premiere of his new film '2 Guns' last night, actor Denzel Washington confirmed recent reports that he will return to the Broadway stage next spring in a revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

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 - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on 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 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award LaTanya Richardson Jackson
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Denzel Washington
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play A Raisin in the Sun
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 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Sophie Okonedo
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Kenny Leon
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
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play John Johnson
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play S.D. Wagner
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Joey Parnes
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Jhett Tolentino
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Joan Raffe
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Daryl Roth
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Heni Koenigsberg
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play The Araca Group
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Tulchin Bartner Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Sonia Friedman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Ruth Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Stephanie P. McClelland
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roy Furman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Scott M. Delman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Jon B. Platt
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Eli Bush
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roger Berlind
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Scott Rudin
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play A Raisin in the Sun

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