The Public Theater's Off-Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun officially openened at the Newman Theater October 25. The production, which began September 27, postponed its original opening night due to COVID cases within the company. The now twice–extended run will continue through November 20. Robert O'Hara is at the helm. Go inside the starry opening night below.
Francois Battiste and Tonya Pinkins lead the company as Walter Lee Younger and Lena Younger, respectively, appearing alongside John Clay III as Joseph Asagai, Bjorn Dupaty as Moving Man, Calvin Dutton as Bobo, Mister Fitzgerald as George Murchison, Perri Gaffney as Mrs. Johnson, Paige Gilbert as Beneatha Younger, Christopher Marquis Lindsay as Moving Man, Mandi Masden as Ruth Younger, and Jesse Pennington as Karl Lindner.
Battiste's son, Toussaint Battiste, alternates in the role of Travis Younger with Camden McKinnon. Rounding out the company as understudies are Almeria Campbell, Vann Dukes, Skyler Gallun, and N'yomi Stewart.
Hansberry investigates the American dream, racism, housing discrimination, and economic strife through the story of a Black family newly arrived in Chicago in this classic play, which premiered on Broadway in 1959.
The production features scenic design by Clint Ramos, costume design by Karen Perry, lighting design by Alex Jainchill, sound design by Elisheba Ittoop, sound system design by Will Pickens, hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis, video design by Brittany Bland, and movement direction by Rickey Tripp. Prop management is by Claire M. Kavanah, with Teniece Divya Johnson serving as fight and intimacy director. Clarissa Marie Ligon is production stage manager and Andie Burns is stage manager.
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The company of A Raisin in the Sun at opening night on October 25.
The company of A Raisin in the Sun at opening night on October 25.
The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
The company of A Raisin in the Sun at opening night on October 25.
Jocelyn Bioh at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Camden McKinnon at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Jessica Blank and guest at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
LA Williams at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Vann Dukes at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Skyler Gallun at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Tonya Pinkins at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Christopher Marquis Lindsay at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Perri Gaffney at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Calvin Dutton at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Paige Gilbert at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Bjorn Dupaty at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Jesse Pennington at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
John Clay III at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Almeria Campbell at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
John Clay III, Paige Gilbert, and Mister Fitzgerald at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Camden McKinnon and Toussaint Battiste at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Toussaint Battiste and Francois Battiste at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Francois Battiste at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Toussaint Battiste at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Mandi Masden at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
Mister Fitzgerald at opening night of A Raisin In The Sun
