A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Keep your eyes glued to @BroadwayBlack for the rest of the day as we honor #LorraineHansberry and her CLASSIC play #ARaisinInTheSun.
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
On this day in #BroadwayBlackHistory, in 1959 — Lorraine Hansberry’s classic #ARaisinInTheSun opened on Broadway. pic.twitter.com/VCABzIJEZG
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
The 1959 production of #ARaisinInTheSun starred Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands & @GlynnTurman. pic.twitter.com/ep1oxFSyjk
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
#ARaisinInTheSun marked the first time a play written by, and directed by a Black person, and about Black people was produced on #Broadway.
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
The New York Drama Critics’ Circle named #ARaisinInTheSun the best play of 1959.
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
#ARaisinInTheSun was nom’d in 4 categories at @TheTonyAwards in ’60. Best Play, Best Actor & Actress in a Play, Best Direction of a Play.
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
In 1961 a film version of #ARaisinInTheSun feat. the original Broadway cast was released. Hansberry wrote the script. pic.twitter.com/ruZnm0evK3
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
A musical version of #ARaisinInTheSun starring @JOEtheMORTON & @MsDebbieAllen took #Broadway by storm in 1973. pic.twitter.com/C25Ad4nxX3
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
#PhyliciaRashad, @AudraEqualityMc, & @justSanaa starred in a ’04 revival directed by @iamKENNYLEON. #ARaisinInTheSun. pic.twitter.com/BJKeVDi6Tj
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
#DenzelWashington, @AnikaNoniRose, #SophieOkonedo star in new @iamKENNYLEON-directed revival (’14). #ARaisinInTheSun. pic.twitter.com/u6Y1GEJNPu
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
The revival of #ARaisinInTheSun won Best Revival of a Play at @TheTonyAwards in 2014. Look at @AnikaNoniRose BEAMING! pic.twitter.com/K4HaueFEu1
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
#PhyliciaRashad is the 1st Black actress to win as Best Actress (Play) at @TheTonyAwards for #ARaisinInTheSun in ’04. pic.twitter.com/tOu85VHwu2
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 11, 2015
.@iamKENNYLEON took home his 1st Tony for Best Direction of a Play at @TheTonyAwards in 2014. #ARaisinInTheSun. pic.twitter.com/5Mki8GiBqq
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 12, 2015
#SophieOkonedo took home the Actress in a Featured Role medallion at @TheTonyAwards in 2014. #ARaisinInTheSun. pic.twitter.com/6HHsFxjL08
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 12, 2015
Thank you #LorraineHansberry, for your timeless classic #ARaisinInTheSun. We love and honor you today and everyday. pic.twitter.com/ZeR1WVlPXC
— Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) March 12, 2015
