Raisin is a musical with music by Judd Woldin, lyrics by Robert Brittan, and a book by Robert Nemiroff and Charlotte Zaltzberg. It is an adaptation of the Lorraine Hansberry play A Raisin in the Sun; the musical's book was co-written by Hansberry's husband, Robert Nemiroff. Ernestine Jackson participated also in the Raisin musical in 1973, she originated the role of Ruth Younger. Best Musical at the 28th Tony Awards, April 21, 1974 — hosted by Peter Falk, Florence Henderson, Robert Preston, Cicely Tyson at Shubert Theatre. Wiki link Wiki link