Set on Chicago’s South Side, "A Raisin in the Sun" revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis and matriarch Lena, called Mama.  When her deceased husband’s money comes through, Mama dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago.  Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man.  Beneatha dreams of medical school.  The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama.

"A Raisin in the Sun" originally opened in 1959 at the Ethel Barrymore.  Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee headed the cast.  A 2004 revival starred Sean Combs and Audra McDonald.  Diahann Carroll was originally slated to play Lena Younger in this production, but had to withdraw during rehearsals.