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A Raisin in the Sun

By weilunzhang
  • Original Publication Date

    Original Publication Date

  • West End Production

    West End Production

  • Reviews of original, and major reproductions

    Reviews of original, and major reproductions

    The play is a honest play. Told the truth about a African American family living in the South Side of Chicago. All the mom wants for her children is for them to self respect where they come from Is a play about people who want family pride and to get away from living in poverty
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    Broadway and Filming e.g. History

    West End Production; 1959 1961 film 1973 musical 1989 TV film 1996 BBC Radio Play Broadway revival, 2004 2008 TV film Royal Exchange, Manchester production, 2010 Broadway revival, 2014 2016 BBC Radio Play Arena Stage revival, 2017
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    West End Production

  • World Premiere Information

    World Premiere Information

    After tryouts happening in Philadelphia, New Haven, and Chicago, A raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway on March 11, 1959 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
  • First Film of A Raisin in the Sun

    First Film of A Raisin in the Sun

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    First Film of A Raisin in the Sun

  • Other Important Productions

    Other Important Productions

    The American Dream / Dutchman. Compares to the American Dream because of the opportunity to earn a better living. It is the belief of living in America you can earn a better life and social stature
  • First Music came out

    First Music came out

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    First Music came out

  • First TV Film

    First TV Film

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    First Television Film came out

  • BBC Radio Play

    BBC Radio Play

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    BBC Radio Play

  • Broadway Revival

    Broadway Revival

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    Broadway Revival

  • Second Film of A Raisin in the Sun

    Second Film of A Raisin in the Sun

  • Second TV Film

    Second TV Film

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    Second TV Film

  • Royal Exchange; Manchester Production

    Royal Exchange; Manchester Production

    ManifetoNews, Royalexchange.com
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    Royal Exchange, Manchester Production

  • Second Broadway Revival

    Second Broadway Revival

    A Raisin in the Sun-- 2014 -- Cast
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    Second Broadway Revival

  • Second BBC Radio Play

    Second BBC Radio Play

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    Second BBC Radio Play

  • Arena Stage Revival

    Arena Stage Revival

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    Arena Stage Revival

  • Sources

    Playbill - Vault New York Times Archive Internet Broadway Database Lortel Archives/Internet Off-Broadway Database