A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a Black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father. The New York Drama Critics' Circle named it the best play of 1959, and in recent years publications such as The Independent and Time Out have listed it among the best plays ever written.
| Written by | Lorraine Vivian Hansberry |
| Characters | Walter Younger, Ruth Younger, Beneatha Younger, Travis Younger, Lena Younger (Mama), George Murchison, Joseph Asagai, Karl Lindner, Mrs. Johnson, Moving Men |
| Date premiered | March 11, 1959 |
| Place premiered | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Domestic drama |
| Setting | South Side, Chicago |
About A Raisin in the Sun
Domestic tragedy play centered on a black family's experiences in a Chicago neighborhood that looks to make their lives better with a life insurance check following the death of the father.
Achievement of A Raisin in the Sun
It was called the best play of 1959 by The New York Drama Critics' Circle. The title is a reference to the poem Harlem by Langston Hughes.
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Latest information about A Raisin in the Sun updated on July 28 2021.
