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"Let's cut to the
chase: Sean Combs is damn good! Audra McDonald is glorious, Phylicia
Rashad is brilliant and Sanaa Lathan is Magnificent. Here is an
American document of time, place and relevance."
A gripping production! If you're not moved, you're not paying attention. I can't remember the last time I saw an audience so wrapped up in a Broadway play. This is what live theater is all about! -- Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal
"Few plays have crystallized American history
as pungently as 'A Raisin in the Sun.' And Kenny Leon's production
captures Lorraine Hansberry's vision powerfully. Sean Combs exudes
charm. Phylicia Rashad brings galvanizing strength and dignity to
her role. Audra McDonald is rousing. Sanaa Lathan has joyful exuberance
and sassiness. Alexander Mitchell could not be better. Teagle F.
Bougere gives a marvelous performance. Bill Nunn has deep poignancy.
And David Aaron Baker is splendid. As solid a piece of theater as
has ever been written."
"The revival of 'A Raisin in the Sun' that opened last week on Broadway is groundbreaking. Nearly every detail seems exactly right in Kenny Leon's finely wrought production. Audra McDonald is startling. Sean Combs has an easy naturalism. Sanaa Lathan is winning and funny. Phylicia Rashad creates an unsentimental portrait of moral strength. It remains a tough and truthful drama." -- Richard Zoglin, Time
-- Brendan Lemon, Financial Times
"The play has a thrilling momentum. Phylicia Rashad gives a breakthrough performance, quite unlike anything she has done before. The expert Audra McDonald is splendid. Sanaa Lathan is scintillating and hilarious." -- John Lahr, The New Yorker
"Expert, eloquent & moving. Mr. Combs has a touching vulnerability and youthful exuberance. Ms. McDonald has a simmering sensuality. And Ms. Rashad is a revelation!" -- Linda Winer, Newsday
"'Raisin' will likely strike a chord with audiences of all ages and ethnicities. Audra McDonald and Phylicia Rashad are riveting and heartbreaking. Sanaa Lathan exudes endearing sass." -- Elysa Gardner, USA Today
"Magnificent, powerful & Spectacular! Combs has passion and his co-stars are spectacular! Rashad is spine-tingling and brilliant. It's time for you to discover this American treasure!" -- Pat Collins, UPN-9
"Sean Combs and Sanaa Lathan are superb! As revivals go, this is one of the best!" -- Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC
"Sterling work from the first-rate Ms. McDonald and the invaluable Ms. Rashad." -- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
"The sun shines on Combs. He has a sense of almost palpable danger, a well of deep feeling and the desire to communicate profound emotion. Phylicia Rashad is monumentally moving, and Audra McDonald is no less impressive. Sanaa Lathan completes a quartet of impressive leading roles with her mercurial Beneatha. At the time of its first production, Hansberry was praised as the first African-American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. Now, 45 years later, she deserves praise for having written a classic of the modern theatre. The production is richly rewarding. This raisin deserves its place in the sun!" -- Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star
"What happens to a dream revived? Kenny Leon's production of 'Raisin' comes as a revelation. Here is naturalism with the life it was meant to have." -- Michael Feingold, Village Voice
"Hansberry's sharply written classic once again proves its power. Sensitively directed by Kenny Leon with a fine eye toward detail, the play is blessed by terrific acting. A fascinating, important drama. Phylicia Rashad is nothing less than superb. 'Raisin' certainly deserves to be honored when awards are passed around." -- Michael Sommers, The Star-Ledger
"Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan, individually and collectively, infuse the proceedings with the warming breath of life. Lorraine Hansberry's tough-minded, tenderhearted play has enduring appeal." -- Charles Isherwood, Variety
"You must go see it! I applaud Sean Combs. He does a terrific job. Everyone in the cast is outstanding!" -- Joan Hamburg, WOR-AM
“'Diddy shines bright in 'Sun'. You will be happy to know that he came through, and so did the stellar cast. 'Raisin in the Sun' will leave you breathless and with a powerful and emotional uplift." -- Wilson Morales, BET
"I was suprised by Mr. Combs and the rest of the cast was sensational! What a cast! It's going to be one of the great plays of the season!" -- David Richardson, WOR-AM
"A triumphant revival. An American classic brought to luminous new life. Director Kenny Leon draws funny, poignant performances from a glittering cast." -- Jeremy McCarter, New York Sun
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