There is little that I can add to the praise that has been heaped upon Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," virtually from the hour it opened on Broadway in 1959. Ms. Hansberry, at 29…
“The Authoritarian playbook is well known. Create a constant state of crisis that only a "strong" leader can solve. Encourage fear, divide the populace and scapegoat racial or religiou…
By Cynthia P. Schneider. Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, writes about the value of theatre as cultural diplomacy, and the Laboratory for Global…
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…
Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking portrayal of a black working-class family and its "dream deferred" in mid-20th century America maintains its timeless grace in a new revival at Arena Stag…
Arena Stage's production of "A Raisin in the Sun," directed by Tazewell Thompson brings new life to an old classic. Set in the 1950s, "A Raisin in the Sun" explores themes of hope, freedom a…
"I am a giant surrounded by ants!" exclaimed Walter Lee Younger in a scene from A Raisin in the Sun. Walter is the embodiment of how society, family members, and internal struggle can defer …
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…
By HowlRound TV. Celebrate World Theatre Day with performances from South Africa, Sweden, and the US of an American classic A Raisin in the Sun . Livestreaming on HowlRound TV at howlround.t…
