SUMMARY
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and celebrating
its 50th Anniversary, A Raisin in the Sun is the fiercely
moving portrait of an African-American family in
Chicago's South Side in the 1950s. This seminal American
play, the first by an African-American woman ever to be
produced on Broadway, is a searing and timeless drama of
family, hope, and inspiration.
The cast features Chris Boykin (George Murchison), McKenzie Chinn (Ruth Younger), Kristin Ellis (Beneatha Younger), James Gasber (Karl Linder), Brittani Green (Lena Younger (Mama)), Elijah Griffin (Travis), Nicholas Harper (Bobo), Shannon Matesky (Mrs. Johnson), Sean Parris (Joseph Asagai), Levenix Riddle (Walter Lee Younger).
SPECIAL EVENTS
Post-Show Discussions > A post-show discussion with the cast follows the performance on 2/7.
DePaul Night > Theatre School Showcase plays include a special half-priced performance for the DePaul Community and all university students on WED 2/10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $3 for all students carrying valid id and $6 for DePaul alumni and employees with valid id.
ASL Interpreted Performances > The performance on SUN 2/14 at 2 pm will be interpreted in American Sign Language. For further information about interpreted performances, call the Box Office or TTY 773.325.7975.