2007-05-10 08:28:16 · 5 answers · asked by Support Breast Cancer Research 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The story is based upon Hansberry's own experiences growing up in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a black woman to be produced on Broadway, as well as the first play with a black director (Lloyd Richards) on Broadway.
2007-05-10 08:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was originally written in 1958
2007-05-10 15:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by US Cutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a plan by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.
2007-05-10 15:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/raisin/context.html
2007-05-10 15:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Annabella-VInylist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it.
2007-05-10 15:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋