Sidney Poitier "A RAISIN IN THE SUN" Ruby Dee 1959 Broadway Press Photo

Description

This is a rare glossy press photograph of RUBY DEE and SIDNEY POITIER in a scene from the
Original Broadway production of the LORRAINE HANSBERRY play "A RAISIN IN THE SUN" which played the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. (The production opened March 11th, 1959 and ran for 530 performances.) ..... The play starred SIDNEY POITIER and featured CLAUDIA McNEIL, RUBY DEE, LOUIS GOSSETT, DIANA SANDS, IVAN DIXON, JOHN FIEDLER, GLYNN TURMAN, LONNE ELDER III, ED HALL and DOUGLAS TURNER ..... CREDITS: Book by LORRAINE HANSBERRY; Sets designed by RALPH ALSWANG; Costumes designed by VIRGINIA VOLLAND; Directed by LLOYD RICHARDS; Produced by PHILIP ROSE and DAVID J. COGAN
..... DETAILS: This glossy photograph measures 7 1/8" X 9" inches and includes two clipped newspaper captions on the backside (second scanned image), but no photographer credit ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and slight discoloration in the margins, this rare photo is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.