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Denzel Washington May Revive A Raisin In The Sun + Relive Fences

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It’s been buzzing around the Broadway community that Denzel Washington will be returning to Broadway as Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin In The Sun. Washington knows when its time for him to return to the stage. He can never stay away too long, having just won a Tony Award for his role in August Wilson’s Fences in 2010. However, does he know the right show to which to return? Raisin In The Sun is a classic, heartfelt, legendary piece of theatre and we love it but is it too soon for another revival. Phylicia Rashad made history being the first African American women to win a Best Actress Tony for her role as Mama Younger alongside P. Diddy as Walter Lee in 2004. We would’ve much rather Washington played it at that point. Kenny Leon directed that production, Washington’s last Broadway offering ‘Fences,’ and is expected to direct his upcoming return as well. We’re just hoping its something else besides ‘Raisin’. Rather see Denzel as Miss Roj in The Colored Museum at this point.

What show would you like to see Denzel return to Broadway starring in?

In the meantime, lets relive part of the Tony-winning performance from Washington and his co-star Viola Davis in Fences.

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Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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