A Raisin in the Sun October 19, 1959, and closed on June 25, 1960, after 530 total performances. Directed by Lloyd Richards, the cast comprised: Ossie Davis later took over as Walter Lee Younger, and Frances Williams as Lena Younger. Waiting for the curtain to rise on opening night, Hansberry and producer Rose did not expect the play to be a success, for it had already received mixed reviews from a preview audience the night before. Though it won popular and critical acclaim, reviewers argued about whether the play was "universal" or particular to African-American experience. It was then produced on tour. "A Raisin in
Sun Is Up Sun Is Up "Sun Is Up" is a song recorded by Romanian singer Inna for her second studio album, "I Am the Club Rocker" (2011), and also included on the British version of her debut record, "Hot" (2009). Written and produced by Play & Win members Sebastian Barac, Radu Bolfea and Marcel Botezan, the song was released in October 2010 as the first single from "I Am the Club Rocker". "Sun Is Up" is a rave pop track, and was compared to Sabrina's "Boys (Summertime Love)" (1987) by one reviewer. The track was received favorably, with music critics praising its