Ragtime on Broadway Tickets
About Ragtime
Set an alert for when Ragtime tickets go on sale to see this sprawling American epic, revived on Broadway for a limited run only at Lincoln Center Theater. Ragtime the musical is a sweeping story of three families in New York at the dawn of the twentieth century, all in search of the American Dream. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime is an iconic musical whose original 1998 Broadway production won four Tony Awards.
Ragtime in New York comes hot on the heels of its acclaimed New York City Center Gala production, and as with that one this revival will feature a powerhouse cast of Broadway all-stars including Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker, Jr., Olivier and Grammy nominee Cassie Levy as Mother, and Tony Award winner Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh.
Not to be missed, Ragtime on Broadway features a soaring score including "Wheels of a Dream," "New Music," and "Make Them Hear You."
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Age
Ages 10+.
Start date
September 26th, 2025
Stars on stage
Joshua Henry
Caissie Levy
Brandon Uranowitz
Nichelle Lewis
Colin Donnell
Ben Levi Ross
Shaina Taub
Ragtime cast and creative team
By: Terrence McNally, based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow
Songs by: Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics)
Director: Lear deBessonet
Choreography: Ellenore Scott
Cast list: Joshua Henry (as Coalhouse Walker Jr.), Caissie Levy (as Mother), Brandon Uranowitz (as Tateh), Colin Donnell (as Father), Ben Levi Ross (as Younger Brother), Shaina Taub (as Emma Goldman), Nichelle Lewis (as Sarah), John Clay III (as Booker T. Washington), Rodd Cyrus (as Harry Houdini)
Sets: David Korins
Costumes: Linda Cho
Lighting: Adam Honoré
Sound: Kai Harada
Other info: Projections by 59 Productions, hair and wigs by Tom Watson, music direction and conducting by James Moore, orchestrations by William David Brohn, vocal arrangements by Stephen Flaherty
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, closed captioning, assistive listening
More information about Ragtime
Ragtime is a singularly American story featuring three families: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his beloved Sarah, Jewish immigrant Tateh and his young daughter, and a wealthy white family led by a matriarch Mother who are all grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold onto it.
Lincoln Center Theater's new Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, a Tony-nominated director (Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods), stages this production, which opens her inaugural season. Envisioned for the grand Vivian Beaumont Theater, “Ragtime feels like the perfect way to begin my tenure as Artistic Director of this very sacred place,” said deBessonet in a statement. “As we celebrate the legacy of LCT and the level of art that has been achieved over the last four decades, it is important for us to continue to be inspired by the sublime possibilities of theater through stories that demand to be told. Such a story is Ragtime.”
What to watch for
- Ragtime features a lush score including beloved songs "Your Daddy's Son," "Journey On" and "Til We Reach That Day."
- The original cast of Ragtime made stars of performers Audra McDonald, Peter Friedman, Marin Mazzie, Lea Michele, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
- Ragtime is created by Broadway legends with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally.
- Ben Levi Ross and Tony Award winner Shaina Taub have also joined the large ensemble cast in supporting roles.
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Ragtime at?
Ragtime is at New York's Vivian Beaumont Theater - Lincoln Center Theater, which is located at 150 West 65th Street, New York, 10023.
What is the running time of Ragtime?
Ragtime runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
How do you get tickets for Ragtime?
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What is the age recommendation for Ragtime?
Ages 10+.
What is Ragtime about?
Based on the bestselling novel, Ragtime is a musical epic that features three fictional families as they move through a rapidly changing New York in pursuit of the American Dream.
Who wrote Ragtime?
Ragtime features a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a stirring book by Terrence McNally, and original orchestrations by William David Brohn, all of whom won Tony Awards for their work.
What are the songs in Ragtime?
The music in Ragtime reflects the titular style: vibrant melodies with ragged rhythms that dominated the music scene of the early 1900s. The score features duets and ballads that are now iconic, including "Wheels of a Dream" and "Make Them Hear You."
Who directs Ragtime?
Lear deBessonet directs this show as her debut production as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater.
Is Ragtime good?
Yes — with an A-list cast, gorgeous score, and a Tony-winning history, the musical is one of the form's most cherished.
Is Ragtime appropriate for children?
Broadway audiences must be four and over to enter theatres, and this show has some darker themes including racism and deaths.
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