A Raisin in the Sun

The play is a product of its times; each character stands for a particular quality or viewpoint and the tidily structured "Raisin" arrives at a frankly unexpected happy ending. And it's worth noting that even the smaller roles in "Raisin" are well played, especially David Oyelowo as Beneatha's African suitor. ... Full Review

The cast of the ABC hit is not disappointed in the decision to save all new episodes for the new season. Although neither Walsh or McDonald have any idea about future plot lines, McDonald is desperate to find out the outcome of her character's love triangle - as are her relatives. ... Full Review

The selection of Mr. Sher by the producer, Lincoln Center Theater , has prompted concern and even outrage among some black directors, who say this production represents a lost opportunity for a black director, for whom few opportunities exist on... ... Full Article

Tells the story of a family living and struggling on Chicago's South Side in the 1950s. It is a fiercely moving portrait of people whose hopes and dreams are constantly deferred. ... Full Article

For the first time since 2000, a broadcast net has broken cable's stronghold on Emmy's made-for-TV movie category, with ABC's revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" scoring a nomination. ... Full Article

Basic cablers weren't the only ones setting personal bests with Thursday's Emmy noms. Sony Pictures Television pulled in the most Emmy bids (29) in a single year in the studio's long history in television. ... Full Article

A Raisin in the Sun, the highly acclaimed play, movie, and now Sony Television movie adaptation, is on DVD. This version stars Sean Combs (Walter Lee), Phylicia Rashad (Mama), Audra McDonald (Ruth), and Sanaa Lathan (Beneatha). ... Full Article

"A Raisin in the Sun," which plays Monday night on ABC, is a cleanser for selves soiled by a thousand "Millionaire Matchmakers." It is a noble enterprise never dulled by its good intentions. ... Full Article