A Raisin in the Sun
The Public Theatre
Newman Theater
Previews Began: September 27, 2022
Opening Night: October 25, 2022
Closing Night: November 20, 2022
Playwright: Lorraine Hansberry
Walter Younger and his mother, Lena, both yearn to move their family out of Chicago’s Southside ghetto. When Lena’s late husband’s insurance check arrives, Lena hopes to use it to buy a house in a white neighborhood — while Walter hopes to invest it in a liquor business.
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Francois Battiste Walter Lee Younger
Toussaint Battiste Travis Younger
(Alternate)
John Clay III Joseph Asagai
Calvin Dutton Bobo
Mister Fitzgerald George Murchison
Perri Gaffney Mrs. Johnson
Paige Gilbert Beneatha Younger
Mandi Masden Ruth Younger
Camden McKinnon Travis Younger
(Alternate)
Jesse Pennington Karl Lindner
Tonya Pinkins Lena Younger
Understudies: Skyler Gallun, N’yomi Stewart
OTHER PRODUCTIONS
