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"A PLAY THAT CHANGED AMERICAN THEATRE FOREVER"
—New York Times

"SHE WRITES A POETRY
OF THE POOR,
AN ANTHEM TO SURVIVAL
"
—International Herald Tribune

A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry
directed by Israel Hicks

Nov 11 - Dec 13, 2008
in the Bingham Theatre

Complete Performance Calendar

Lorraine Hansberry’s legendary American drama about the power of hopes, dreams and family across generations in the 1950s. The fiercely moving, groundbreaking story celebrates 50 years as a major American masterpiece.



TICKETS
Previews: $23, $25
Wednesday Matinee: $24, $34
Sunday-Thursday & Weekend Matinees: $30, $40
Opening & Friday-Saturday Evenings: $34, $44
A $1 Historic Landmark Facility Fee will be added to the above prices.

Discounts for groups of 10 or more

ENRICHMENT, ACCESS & SPECIAL EVENTS (click for more info)
Opening Night Celebration - Nov 13,7:30 p.m.
Conversation with the Artists - Nov 16 after 2:30 p.m. performance
Gin and Topic - Nov 20 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Audio Described Performance - Nov 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Staff Chat - Nov 26 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Sign Interpreted Performance - Dec 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Family Award for Community Leadership - Dec 7 at 2:30 p.m.

APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE TIME
Two hours and forty-five minutes including one intermission.

AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
Recommended for middle school and up