A Raisin in the Sun (Harlem Rep)
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A Raisin in the Sun (Harlem Rep)
86

A Raisin in the Sun (Harlem Rep) NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%
(128 Ratings)
Positive
94%
Mixed
5%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Relevant

About the Show

Harlem Rep presents Lorraine Hansberry's classic play about a working-class African-American family that faces financial salvation or personal ruin after receiving a substantial insurance payment.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (128)

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302 Reviews | 99 Followers
87
Great acting, Intelligent, Intense, Resonant

See it if You want to see a thought-provoking production that is as relevant today as when it originated in 1959.

Don't see it if you don't like a lot of shouting. There's quite a bit. Read more

188 Reviews | 71 Followers
87
Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Personal, Resonant

See it if you enjoy watching realistic, human stories acted by people who clearly care about the characters.

Don't see it if you'll be turned off by the fact that the theater is on the second floor of a school; it feels low-budget.

245 Reviews | 37 Followers
86
Must see, Great acting, Enchanting, Absorbing, Clever

See it if You want to see a great group of actors put on a classic. Loved the story line. Loved the interaction between characters. Great job by all

Don't see it if You do not like longer drawn out dramas. Otherwise a must see

121 Reviews | 22 Followers
85
Great acting, Resonant

See it if Well-acted production of one of the great realist plays. If you've never seen the play before- this is a strong version!

Don't see it if Some unevenness, though always big-hearted and engaging. Read more

683 Reviews | 161 Followers
85
Ambitious, Acute, Affecting, Important

See it if you would like to experience a moving production of a landmark play in a community context & done on a shoestring budget.

Don't see it if you are looking for a big budget experience. Read more

165 Reviews | 22 Followers
82
Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting

See it if If you were blessed to see the original movie and then see this play then you know they stayed to the characters.A wonderful play about peop

Don't see it if If you don't see the strength in this play about a Black family and the situation that they have to face with the racism which existed. Read more

85 Reviews | 31 Followers
80
Entertaining, Profound, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy the classic play. This new re-telling is staged well and is just as poignant as it ever has been. The cast was great as well!

Don't see it if You don’t like slow moving family dramas. You want a huge play with a big complicated set. You are looking for a hilarious show.

101 Reviews | 16 Followers
79
Clever, Entertaining

See it if You like interesting theatre.

Don't see it if You don't want to see something emotional and moving by.

Critic Reviews (1)