Lorraine Hansberry-A Raisin in the Sun torrent

Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1959 and hailed as a watershed in American drama, this groundbreaking work by African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry provided a fresh, vibrant portrait of black family life. This timeless classic continues to deliver a genuine and unflinching look at what happens to folks whose dreams are forever postponed.

In 1950's Chicago, three generations of Youngers live in a decaying apartment. As these hardworking American's struggle to overcome a variety of challenges, hope suddenly looms on the horizon. The family's matriarch is poised to recieve insurance money from her husband's death. And everyone has a different idea about how to best use the precious windfall.

Anticipating both the civil rights and women's movements, Hansberry poses the basic questions that triggered these epic struggles. The magnificent full-cast recording of the original 1959 Broadway production demonstrates why this poignant gem still captivates audiences from every walk of life.