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Monday, February 25, 2008
TV Review: New spotlight on 'A Raisin in the Sun'
Post Gazette: "When Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun' first appeared on Broadway in 1959 (and I was there, a theater-addicted high school student dazzled by the bright lights), it was a revelation for its frank dramatization of racial prejudice and conflicting African American attitudes toward race, assimilation and gender roles."
If Raisin in the Sun was such a good show then why must they recreate it with of all people P Diddy. Really? Like where are all of these random actors coming from? Why can't they just air the original show and show the American public what a good play it is instead of throwing in new random people. Also I'm sure P Diddy wanted the role because of how iconic it is to black history but I really don't think he should make the selfish decision to destroy this show.
ReplyDeleteI think its kinda neat that Phylicia Rashad was in it and that she came to speak to us not that long ago. Agreeing with Bart, although I have yet to see his performance, I doubt that P Diddy was placed in the production for talent purposes. From a marketing stand point, The will certainly reach a new audience with his name attached to the show, and if more theater-goers are a result, then I guess it cant be all that bad.
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