Raisin [A Raisin in the Sun] (Collection of thirteen original photographs from the Broadway musical) by Lorraine Hansberry (playwright); Judd Woldin (music); Robert Brittan (lyrics); Robert B. Nemiroff, Charlotte Zaltzberg (book); Ernestine Jackson, Ralph Carter, Helen Carter, Joe Morton (starring) - 1975

Various cities: Various studios and photographers, 1975. Collection of thirteen vintage borderless photographs from the 1973 Broadway musical, including six photographs from the original 1973 show and seven photographs of touring casts from 1975. Eleven photographs with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos. Included with the collection are two publicity documents regarding the play's initial release, circa 1975.

Based on the 1959 Lorraine Hansberry play "A Raisin in the Sun," about an African American family in south Chicago as they attempt to improve their circumstances using a substantial insurance pay-out. The musical, with music by Judd Wodlin and an accompanying book Robert Nemiroff (Hansberry's husband) and Charlotte Zaltzberg, made its Broadway debut at the 46th Street Theatre on October 18, 1973, transferring to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on January 13, 1975, and closing in December after 847 performances. Nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning two, including Best Musical, and winner of a Grammy Award for Best Score.

Photographs: Approximately 8 x 10 inches. Generally Near Fine, some with light edgewear.

Publicity material: One document two leaves, partially bound with a single staple on the top left corner, and one document a single leaf. Both documents 8.5 x 14 inches. Near Fine.