A Raisin in the Sun
Written by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel
In pre-civil rights America, an unexpected windfall offers a life-changing option for the Youngers, an African-American family living in a cramped Chicago apartment. The Youngers struggle with competing dreams and racial intolerance in Lorraine Hansberry’s seminal work, which remains a resonant story of hope and the need to retain dignity in a hostile world.
Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Late seating at House Manager’s discretion.
"A Noise Within’s A Raisin In The Sun cries out to be seen."
— StageSceneLA
"With heart and humanity, this Raisin hits home."
— Los Angeles Times
"A Noise Within undertakes to stage this American classic with courage and guts."
— Stage Raw
"There’s something for everyone to discover in this production of A Raisin in the Sun."
— Tin Pan LA
"An experience worth making it to the theatre."
— Around Town Pasadena
"This story remains empowering and is beautifully told at A Noise Within."
— Theatremania
"The excellence of this production reaffirms Hansberry’s brief moment in the sun."
— Arts Meme
"A sparkling production at A Noise Within contains a specific intimacy that carries the many messages of the piece in rich moments of character and place."
— Pasadena Star News