Classic Masterpiece
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry
1959 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play
1960 Tony Award Nominee for Best play
2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play
May 8-24, 2026
Broadway Theatre Center | Cabot Theatre
Directed by Kimille Howard
Featuring Olivia Dawson*, Kamani Graham, Dimonte Henning*, Ethan Hightire, Dennis Lewis, Paulina Lule*, Ken Miller, and Malaina Moore
With Young Performers Amari DeBerry and Jordan Doidge
See alternating performance schedule below.
Designed and created by Kellen “Klassik” Abston, KaiLee Evans, Adam Hastings, Stephen Hudson-Mairet, Victoria Hudziak, Ashton Karp, Nicole Magnusson, Tisiphani Mayfield, Brandi Reed, Josh Schmidt, Noele Stollmack***, Destin Lorde Teamer, Grayson Thobe, Simone Tegge, Brooke Wallo, Bailey Wegner*, Dev Wiensch, Emily Marie Wilke*, Emily Wright, and Trinae Williams-Henning
Olivia Dawson*
Dimonte Henning*
Paulina Lule*
Malaina Moore
Lorraine Hansberry’s trailblazing classic—the first play produced on Broadway written by a Black woman and still one of the American theater’s most impactful—follows the Younger family as they wrestle with big dreams in the face of economic hardship and the harsh injustices of discrimination on Chicago’s South Side. With language as lyrical as it is unflinching, A RAISIN IN THE SUN remains a triumphant, deeply human portrait of the determination to build a better life than the one the world is willing to give you, and a powerful reminder that the right to dream belongs to everyone.
Run time: approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission
Kamani Graham
Ethan Hightire
Dennis Lewis
Ken Miller
KEY DATES + EVENTS
Here2Play: Thursday, April 16, 6:00-8:00pm at America's Black Holocaust Museum. RSVP Here.
Preview: Friday, May 8 at 7:30 pm
Opening: Saturday, May 9 at 8 pm
Pay What You Choose: Monday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show
Talkbacks: Thursdays, May 14 and May 21 following the 7:30 pm performances
SipStudio: Saturday, May 16, open to attendees of that day's matinee and evening performances
Understudy Performance:
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 pm
Young Performer Schedule
Amari DeBerry
Jordan Doidge
Sat 5.9 at 8:00pm
Wed 5.13 at 1:00pm
Thurs 5.14 at 7:30pm
Fri 5.15 at 7:30pm
Tues 5.19 at 7:30pm
Wed 5.20 at 7:30pm
Sat 5.23 at 4:00pm
Sat 5.24 at 8:00pm
Fri 5.8 at 7:30pm*
Sun 5.10 at 2:00pm
Mon 5.11 at 7:30pm
Sat 5.16 at 4:00pm
Sat 5.16 at 8:00pm
Sun 5.17 at 2:00pm
Thurs 5.21 at 7:30pm
Sun 5.24 at 2:00pm
Cast & Creative Team
Lena Younger
George Murchison
Walter Lee Younger
Joseph Asagai
Bobo
Ruth Younger
Karl Lindner
Beneatha Younger
Beneatha Younger U/S
Joseph Asagai U/S
Walter Lee Younger U/S
Lena Younger U/S
Karl Lindner U/S
George Murchison/Bobo U/S
Ruth Younger U/S
Sound Designer
Intimacy Direction Lead
Technical Director and Scenic Builder
Scenic Designer
Intimacy Direction Follow
Cabot Supervisor
Fight Choreographer
Stage Movement Director
Assistant Director
Sound Engineer
Lighting Designer
Dialect Coach
Properties Designer
ASM Cover
Wardrobe
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Production Manager
Calling Stage Manager
Costume Designer
Olivia Dawson*
Kamani Graham
Dimonte Henning*
Ethan Hightire
Dennis Lewis
Paulina Lule*
Ken Miller
Malaina Moore
Silver Anderson
Joseph Brown Jr
Ekene Ikegwuani
Tina Nixon
Nate Press
Aundre Reid
Nya Udengwu
Kellen “Klassik” Abston
KaiLee Evans
Adam Hastings
Stephen Hudson-Mairet
Victoria Hudziak
Ashton Karp
Nicole Magnusson
Tisiphani Mayfield
Brandi Reed
Josh Schmidt
Noele Stollmack***
Destin Lorde Teamer
Simone Tegge
Grayson Thobe
Brooke Wallo
Bailey Wegner*
Dev Wiensch
Emily Marie Wilke*
Emily Wright
Trinae Williams-Henning
Young Performers!
Amari DeBerry
Jordan Doidge
A Note About Seat Pricing
To ensure that our production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN is accessible to a wide range of audience members, we're using pricing tiers for this production. Before purchasing tickets, please reference the seating map. Ticket prices before tax and fees are as follows:
- Cream-colored seats are $45
- Purple seats are $40
- Green seats are $30
If you have any questions about our seating tiers, please call our Box Office at (414) 291-7800 or email tickets@milwaukeechambertheatre.org.
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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is seeking two Young Performers to play the role of Travis Younger in the upcoming production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN. The role will be double cast, and the actors will perform in alternate performances.
Role Description
Travis Younger: 10-11 years old, Black. He is the son of Walter Lee and Ruth. Optimistic,
energetic, and eager to please. He’s clever and knows who to ask for what he wants. He
shows interest in increasing his independence and making his own money. Travis is
representative of the next generation of the dream. His youth and innocence serve to pack an emotional punch as his family grapples with betrayal and prejudice. For full role breakdown, please click here.
Interested in auditioning on Saturday, February 21st? Please submit your child’s information for consideration using the button above labeled "Audition Sign-Up."
Artistic Producer, Josie Trettin, will reach out to schedule your audition. Questions?
Please contact Josie at josie@milwaukeechambertheatre.org.