Lorraine Hansberry's classic A Raisin in the Sun is transformed into a soulful, inspiring musical as a proud Black family's quest for a better life explodes in song, dance and incisive human drama. Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Raisin ran for over two years on Broadway and enjoyed a record-breaking national tour, including 40 major cities in the US and Canada, being seen by 3.5 million people.
Marking the fiftieth anniversary of Raisin’s opening on Broadway, with the approval of the Hansberry Estate and in association with Production Consultant, Phylicia Rashad (Two-time Tony winner, A Raisin in the Sun and Skeleton Crew and three-time Emmy nominee), the Axelrod production will be directed by Evelyn Collins (Founder of the Denzel Washington School of the Arts). The music for Raisin was written by Judd Woldin with lyrics by Robert Britton, with a book written by Hansberry’s husband, Robert Nemiroff, and Charlotte Zaltzberg. The New York Times critic Clive Barnes noted that the book of the musical “is perhaps even better than the play… 'Raisin' is one of those unusual musicals that should not only delight people who love musicals, but might also well delight people who don't.”
The story of a Black family aspiring to move out of the Southside, Chicago projects in the 1950s, Raisin is a poignant reflection on the American Dream, the obstacles Black families face, and true meaning of trust, family and love.
Raisin is presented with special permission by Concord Theatricals.
SCHEDULED 2023 PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
February 24 (7:30PM – preview), February 25 (2PM – preview and 8PM), February 26 (3PM), March 1 (1PM), March 3 (7:30 PM), March 4 (2PM and 8PM),March 5 (3PM), March 8 (1PM), March 10 (7:30 PM), March 11 (2PM and 8PM), March 12 (3PM)
TICKET PRICES:
Weekday Adult: Premium $59, Regular $54, Standard $45
Weekend (Sat/Sun) Adult: Premium $65, Regular $60, Standard $51
Weekday Senior: Premium $57, Regular $52, Standard $43
Weekend (Sat/Sun) Senior: Premium $63, Regular $58, Standard $49
Student: $32
Group (10 or more): Premium $52 and Regular $47 (no fees)
Student group prices, upon request
February 25 2PM and 8PM, March 3 7:30PM, March 4 8PM, March 8 1PM, March 11 8PM performances are Choose What U Pay
There is a $4 Facility Fee per ticket.
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