[PAR] [TLE] Claudia McNeil [SEP] Claudia McNeil (August 13, 1917 – November 25, 1993) was an American actress known for premiering the role of matriarch Lena Younger in both the stage and screen productions of "A Raisin in the Sun".  She later appeared in a 1981 production of the musical version of the play, "Raisin" presented by Equity Library Theater.  She was twice nominated for a Tony Award, first for her onstage performance in "A Raisin in the Sun" (1959), and again for the play "Tiger Tiger Burning Bright" in 1962.  She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for the screen version of "A Raisin in the Sun" in 1961. [PAR] [TLE] A Raisin in the Sun [SEP] A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.  The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes.  The story tells of a black family's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood as they attempt to "better" themselves with an insurance payout following the death of the father.  The New York Drama Critics' Circle named it the best play of 1959.
[PAR] [TLE] Claudia McNeil [ SEP ] Claudia McNeil ( August 13 , 1917 – November 25 , 1993 ) was an American actress known for premiering the role of matriarch Lena Younger in both the stage and screen productions of " A Raisin in the Sun " . She later appeared in a 1981 production of the musical version of the play , " Raisin " presented by Equity Library Theater . She was twice nominated for a Tony Award , first for her onstage performance in " A Raisin in the Sun " ( 1959 ) , and again for the play " Tiger Tiger Burning Bright " in 1962 . She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for the screen version of " A Raisin in the Sun " in 1961 . [PAR] [TLE] A Raisin in the Sun [ SEP ] A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959 . The title comes from the poem " Harlem " ( also known as " A Dream Deferred " ) by Langston Hughes . The story tells of a black family 's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago 's Woodlawn neighborhood as they attempt to " better " themselves with an insurance payout following the death of the father . The New York Drama Critics ' Circle named it the best play of 1959 .
Whow wrote the play that Claudia McNeil is known for playing the role of Lena Younger?
Whow wrote the play that Claudia McNeil is known for playing the role of Lena Younger ?
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry