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A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry, the first African-American female author, and playwright to feature on Broadway.
The play premiered at the Ethel Barrymore Theater on Broadway in 1959 and presents the story of a Black family's life and experiences in South Chicago.
The play portrays how the family faces racism, discrimination, and assimilation in society. A Raisin in the Sun was termed the best play in 1959 and went to be listed as one of the best ever written on the stage. It was nominated for four Tony Awards in 1960.
Other Versions of the Play
Clybourne Park is a 2010 play by Bruce Norris which acts as a prequel to A Raisin in the Sun and has a second act that happens 50 years later.
Beneatha's Place by Kwame Kwei-Armah from 2013 follows the life of Beneatha Younger (a character from A Raisin in the Sun). These two plays act as extensions of the original. Kwame Kwei-Armah called the trio of plays The Raisin Cycle.
A Raisin in the Sun was adapted into a film in 1961 and had the original Broadway cast. Lorraine Hansberry wrote the screenplay, while Daniel Petrie directed the film. The actors won awards for their performance in the film.
There was a musical version of the play in 1973, written by Hansberry's former husband, Robert Nemiroff. Judd Woldin and Robert Brittan gave the music and lyrics for the musical. There was a TV film in 1989 based on the play, and this won three Emma awards in technical categories.
Then in 1996, BBC came up with a radio play version of A Raisin in the Sun. There was yet another TV film in 2008 and a BBC Radio Play in 2016, with a few revivals on Broadway and other theaters.
The Plot
A Raisin in the Sun tackles social issues of marriage, poverty, racism, education, abortion, etc., while balancing family dynamics through the Younger family.
A play about a Black family in the US was considered revolutionary during those days as it highlighted the hardships and prejudice they had to face in society.
The play has strong characters who think and act like real people and make realistic decisions. The title is inspired by a poem written by a renaissance poet, Harlem. Check out our website for more details about the play and its shows.