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A Raisin in the Sun

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Previews March 8, 2014

Opening April 3, 2014

Closing June 15, 2014

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$13,843,314 total gross 13 weeks best week $1,290,437 (Jun 15, 2014)

Weekly gross — full run

Mar 9, 2014Jun 15, 2014

Grosses provided by The Broadway League. For additional A Raisin in the Sun grosses, see broadwaywrap.com.

Articles about A Raisin in the Sun

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Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, and More Star in the 2014 Revival of A Raisin in the Sun by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Kenny Leon, opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre April 3, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:00am on April 3, 2020☆⚑

Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, and More Starred in the 2014 Revival of A Raisin in the Sun by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Kenny Leon, opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre April 3, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:00am on April 3, 2020☆⚑

Invictus Theatre brings light and heat to A Raisin in the Sun by Kerry Reid

Lorraine Hansberry's classic gets a sturdy and heartfelt revival. Before Ta-Nehisi Coates laid out "The Case for Reparations" in the Atlantic in 2014, Lorraine H…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 5:50pm on February 18, 2020☆⚑

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker Will Host Staged Reading of A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker will host a staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun on November 11 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:19am on November 4, 2019☆⚑

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker to Host Benefit Reading of A Raisin in the Sun by Olivia Clement

Dylan Baker, Colman Domingo, Ezra Knight, Nyambi Nyambi, Paulette Washington, and more will take part in the Arts in the Armed Forces event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on November 1, 2019☆⚑

Theater Review: "A Raisin in the Sun" " A Great Evening of Theater by Helen Epstein

To seeÂ Raisin in the SunÂ in post-Obama America is to experience how a classic both remains emblematic of its time and changes resonance as time passes The post Theater Review: "A Raisi…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:42am on July 9, 2019☆⚑

Review: Raisin in the Sun at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Gloria Miller

a powerful, contemporary version of an important American classic

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 2:23pm on July 2, 2019☆⚑

Review: 'A Raisin in the Sun' Burns With New Fire by Ben Brantley

Robert O'Hara's interpretation of Lorraine Hansberry's classic, starring a brilliant S. Epatha Merkerson, puts the audience in the hot seat.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:36pm on July 1, 2019☆⚑

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of A Raisin in the Sun in Celebration of Lorraine Hansberry by Marc J. Franklin

The playwright, known for her seminal drama about the experiences of a black family in Chicago, was born May 19, 1935.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on May 19, 2019☆⚑

Documentary About A Raisin in the Sun Playwright Lorraine Hansberry Wins Peabody Award by Dan Meyer

The PBS American Masters film explores the life and legacy of the first African-American female playwright to have a show on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52am on April 17, 2019☆⚑

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production as A Raisin in the Sun Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary by Nathan Skethway

Lorraine Hansberry's seminal drama about the experiences of a black family in Chicago opened on Broadway on March 11, 1959.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55am on March 11, 2019☆⚑

60 Years of A Raisin in the Sun by The Broadway League

On this day 60 years ago, "A Raisin in the Sun" premiered on Broadway! Learn more about this seminal play.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:10am on March 11, 2019☆⚑

How Lorraine Hansberry Turned Her Family's Story Into A Raisin in the Sun by Robert Loerzel

Biographer Imani Perry uncovers lesser known facts of the playwright's legacy, her impact on the Civil Rights Act, and how her Chicago upbringing led to a classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00pm on February 26, 2019☆⚑

Powerful Performances, Direction Make New City's 'Raisin In The Sun' A Must See by Bill Hirschman

Attention to detail in each element of New City Players' Raisin in the Sun makes it truly spectacular on every level, and that especially goes for the directing and the acting.

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 6:57pm on February 25, 2019☆⚑

S. Epatha Merkerson to Lead 60th-Anniversary Staging of A Raisin in the Sun & More in Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2019 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

A powerful lineup of world premieres and high-profile revivals have been announced for the 2019 summer season of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. The 65th season of the Tony-winning Berksh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06pm on February 12, 2019☆⚑

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Articles about A Raisin in the Sun

Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, and More Star in the 2014 Revival of A Raisin in the Sun by Marc J. Franklin

Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, and More Starred in the 2014 Revival of A Raisin in the Sun by Marc J. Franklin

Invictus Theatre brings light and heat to A Raisin in the Sun by Kerry Reid

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker Will Host Staged Reading of A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker to Host Benefit Reading of A Raisin in the Sun by Olivia Clement

Theater Review: "A Raisin in the Sun" " A Great Evening of Theater by Helen Epstein

Review: Raisin in the Sun at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Gloria Miller

Review: 'A Raisin in the Sun' Burns With New Fire by Ben Brantley

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of A Raisin in the Sun in Celebration of Lorraine Hansberry by Marc J. Franklin

Documentary About A Raisin in the Sun Playwright Lorraine Hansberry Wins Peabody Award by Dan Meyer

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production as A Raisin in the Sun Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary by Nathan Skethway

60 Years of A Raisin in the Sun by The Broadway League

How Lorraine Hansberry Turned Her Family's Story Into A Raisin in the Sun by Robert Loerzel

Powerful Performances, Direction Make New City's 'Raisin In The Sun' A Must See by Bill Hirschman

S. Epatha Merkerson to Lead 60th-Anniversary Staging of A Raisin in the Sun & More in Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2019 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Competition: Win A Raisin in the Sun on DVD " starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee by The Stage

'Raisin in the Sun' with the Obamas in the audience " an excerpt from 'Rise Up' by Chris Jones

With heart and humanity, this 'Raisin in the Sun' still hits home by F. Kathleen Foley

Review: Dreams Deferred Take Center Stage in A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun by Vanessa Cate

The 99-Seat Beat: Del Shores, Molière and 'A Raisin in the Sun' by F. Kathleen Foley

VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry by Bww news Desk

For Lorraine Hansberry, 'A Raisin in the Sun' Was Just the Start by Salamishah Tillet

The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" by Hoehnek

VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry by TV News Desk