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Presented in partnership with BNS Productions.
Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena 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. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
Written by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Dr. Corlis Hayes
September 19-28, 2025
A Play in 2 Acts
Approximate Run Time is 2 hours 15 minutes
Recommended for ages 13 and up
Tickets
Adults
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$30- Premium
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$26- Zone 2
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$23- Zone 3
Senior, Military, Students, Children
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$27- Premium
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$23- Zone 2
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$20- Zone 3
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At-The-Door pricing: all available seats will be "Premium" price regardless of price zone.
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Tickets available online until 1 hour prior to each performance
Schedule
Pay What You Can Performance
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Thursday, September 25th at 7:30pm
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Suggested donation: $10 per person (any amount accepted).
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General admission only, with donations collected at the door (cash or credit).
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Weekday School Performances
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September 19-26, 2025 at 10:00am
Performances
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Friday, September 19th at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, September 20th at 2:00 pm
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Sunday, September 21st at 2:00 pm
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Friday, September 26th at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 pm
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Saturday, September 27th at 7:30pm
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Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 pm