A Raisin In The Sun Tickets

Name: A Raisin In The Sun
Start: 2022-09-27
End: 2022-11-20
Location: Public Theater

Robert O'Hara directs this fresh take on a classic piece.

About A Raisin In The Sun

Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN comes to Astor Place this fall in Hansberry's Public Theater debut. Directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, this fresh look at a classic proves to be as provocative and powerful today as it was in 1959.

Lena Younger (Tonya Pinkins) has decided to use her late husband’s life insurance to move her family out of their cramped apartment on Chicago’s South Side. Her son, Walter Lee (Francois Battiste), has other ideas. This innovative new production of an American classic fearlessly interrogates the American dream in the face of racial and economic strife.

Know before you go

The use of a face mask is strongly encouraged at all performances, but a mask is now only required at all Tuesday evening and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances.

Run time

2 hrs, 50 mins (with intermission)

Start date

September 27th, 2022

End date

November 20th, 2022

Venue

Public Theater

103 Reviews

Elisa 9119

580 Reviews | 279 Followers

Great writing, Great staging, Great acting, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if This important Am classic still packs a punch;written by a genius while in her 20s,features terrific stagin,superbactin&commendable costumes

Don’t see it if You don't like to think how timeless this play still is. It is a long play, but it is worth it.

DMQ

583 Reviews | 739 Followers

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting

See it if you’re looking for a masterclass in acting in a show with themes of shifting values, injustice, and dreams clashing with reality.

Don’t see it if you have a hard time sitting still for three hours.

Phil 9070

410 Reviews | 95 Followers

Must see, Intelligent, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Outstanding Revival of this classic play. Although it started off slowly it builds to a heartbreaking climax. Featuring terrific acting and

Don’t see it if Great w r i t i n g as well. See it while you can closes shortly.

Bruce 6

766 Reviews | 330 Followers

Portrays black working class family 1950s chicago, Powerful production of hansberry's classic

See it if devastatingly shows how game fixed vs black family esp black male (see below); excellent ensemble captures turbulent family life w humor

Don’t see it if don't like director's interpolations not in original script that make play more pessimistic

A Raisin In The Sun cast and creative team

By: Lorraine Hansberry
Producer: The Public Theater
Director: Robert O'Hara
Cast list: Tonya Pinkins (as Lena Younger), Francois Battiste (as Walter Lee Younger), Paige Gilbert (as Beneatha Younger), Mandi Masden (as Ruth Younger), Toussaint Battiste and Camden McKinnon (as Travis Younger alternates, John Clay III (as Joseph Asagai), Calvin Dutton (as Bobo), Mister Fitzgerald (as George Murchison), Perri Gaffney (as Mrs. Johnson), Jesse Pennington (as Karl Lindner), Skyler Gallun, N’yomi Stewart
Lighting: Alex Jainchill
Sound: Elisheba Ittoop
Design: Clint Ramos
Costume: Karen Perry
Other info: Sound system design by Will Pickens, hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis, video design by Brittany Bland, fight and intimacy direction by Teniece Divya Johnson, movement direction by Rickey Tripp

Venue

Public Theater

425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, USA, 10003

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Accessibility

Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.