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Audra won a Tony for her role in "A Raisin in the Sun" playing who?

  • Ruth Younger

  • Beneatha Younger

  • Lena Younger

  • Mary Younger

Answer

Lena Younger, portrayed by Audra McDonald in the revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," is the matriarch of the Younger family. McDonald's Tony Award-winning performance brought depth and emotional resonance to the character, capturing Lena's struggles and aspirations as an African-American woman during the Civil Rights Movement.
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