A Raisin in the Sun is African-American, "A Raisin in the Sun" was considered a risky investment, and it took over a year for producer Philip Rose to raise enough money to launch it. There was disagreement with how it should be played, with focus on the mother or focus on the son. When the play hit New York, Poitier played it with the focus on the son and found not only his calling but also an audience enthralled. After touring to positive reviews, the play premiered on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 11, 1959. It transferred to the Belasco Theatre on
The Sun Is Also a Star The Sun Is Also a Star The Sun Is Also a Star is an upcoming American drama film directed by Ry Russo-Young. The film is based on the young adult novel of the same name written by Nicola Yoon, and stars Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton. It is scheduled to be released May 17, 2019. In June 2018, Camrus Johnson was cast to play Omar in the film. Filming began on June 19, 2018. On June 29, 2018, Miriam A. Hyman joined the cast, as Natasha's mother Mrs. Kingsley, a hard-working native Jamaican waitress who is resigned to her family's