This pivotal drama reshaped American theatre, tackling barriers head-on. The Youngers, a Black family, grapple with how to allocate their father’s insurance payout: starting a business, funding Beneatha’s medical studies, or relocating to a white suburb? Lauded by the New York Times for its authenticity and intensity, the play echoes Langston Hughes’ “Harlem,” probing the fate of postponed dreams.
Running time:Â Approximately two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission.