Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz) and his Little Girl; and a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy), Father (Colin Donnell), and Little Brother (Ben Levi Ross). These characters join a host of historical figures, such as labor activist Emma Goldman, played by Tony winner Shaina Taub. This Annual Gala Presentation is directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods, Once Upon a Mattress).
Ragtime is a sweeping, powerful musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. Through heartrending storytelling and beloved songs like “Wheels of a Dream” and “Back to Before,” Ragtime offers an explosive and relevant portrait of America in the throes of social upheaval.
Photos by: Joan Marcus
2hr 45min. Incl. 15 min intermission.
Ages 10+
October 30th, 2024
November 10th, 2024
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), Matthew Lamb (as The Little Boy), Tabitha Lawing (as The Little Girl), Stephanie Styles (as Evelyn Nesbit), Tom Nelis (as Grandfather), John Rapson (as J.P. Morgan), Jacob Keith Watson (as Willie Conklin), Jeff Kready (as Henry Ford), Olivia Hernandez (as Kathleen), Tiffany Mann (as Sarah’s Friend), Nicholas Barrón, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Billy Cohen, Aerina DeBoer, Ta’Nika Gibson, Marina Kondo, Morgan Marcell, Ramone Nelson, Kent Overshown, Destinee Rea, Deandre Sevon, Kathy Voytko, Alan Wiggins, Henry Witcher
Other info: Orchestrations by William David Brohn, music direction by James Moore
Wheelchair access, assistive listening devices
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