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*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.

__Additional Information__

Children under 5 years old will not be admitted. 

No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. 

All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. 

The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.

__Audio Described / Captioned Performances__ 
Personal captioning is available on your mobile device by downloading the GalaPro app from Apple or Google.

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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.

Experience the four time Tony Award-winning masterpiece, now a winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. *Ragtime* stars an ensemble cast of Broadway veterans, led by 2026 Tony Award winners Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy, plus previous Tony winner Brandon Uranowitz. An epic story, *Ragtime* follows three families at the start of the 1900s: the talented Black ragtime pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr., Jewish artist and immigrant Tateh, and a wealthy white family led by a matriarch whose husband is away at sea.

Experience *Ragtime* on Broadway to see a singularly American musical that features show-stopping numbers including "Wheels of a Dream," "Make Them Hear You," and "New Music." The original Broadway production made stars of performers Audra McDonald, Lea Michele, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others, and now the production returns to New York, directed by Tony Award nominee Lear deBessonet (*Into the Woods, Once Upon a Mattress*) as the premiere production of her inaugural season as Lincoln Center Theater's new artistic director.

Featuring a dynamic score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a riveting book by Terrence McNally, and original orchestrations by William David Brohn, all of whom won Tony Awards for their work, *Ragtime* weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events, creating a rich tapestry of national identity. 

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See the four-time Tony Award-winning musical epic starring 2026 Tony winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and more.

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*Ragtime* is a sprawling story of New York at the dawn of the twentieth century as three families from different backgrounds collide in search of the American Dream.

Joshua Henry stars as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater), winning the 2026 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance.

Henry is known for his Tony Award-nominated Broadway performances as Billy Bigelow in the 2018 revival of *Carousel*, Haywood Patterson in *The Scottsboro Boys*, and Flick in *Violet*.

Additional high-profile theatre roles include Aaron Burr in the national tour of *Hamilton*, Gaston in the televised live musical *Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration*, and Roger Bart in the *tick, tick...BOOM!* movie musical starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Caissie Levy stars as Mother in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater), winning the 2026 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance.

Levy is known for her Broadway performances as Elsa in *Frozen*, Fantine in *Les Misérables*, Rose in *Caroline, or Change*, Eva in *Leopoldstadt*, and more. She also received critical acclaim for starring as Diana in the award-winning musical *Next to Normal* in London's West End.

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Brandon Uranowitz stars as Tateh in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater) from September 26, 2025.

Uranowitz's successful Broadway career began with *Baby It's You!* in 2011 and led to four Tony Award nominations: for *An American in Paris*, *Falsettos*, *Burn This*, and *Leopoldstadt*, for which he finally won in 2023.

He has also appeared on screen in *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, *Fosse/Verdon*, *Inside Amy Schumer*, and a filmed stage production of *Falsettos*.

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Nichelle Lewis stars as Sarah in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater) from September 26, 2025.

After being discovered via her singing videos online, breakout star Lewis made her Broadway debut as Dorothy in the 2024 revival of *The Wiz*. She went on to play Sarah in New York City Center's 2024 concert production of *Ragtime* before transferring with the show to Broadway.

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Julie Benko stars as Emma Goldman in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater from August 4-16.

Benko is best known for her breakout Broadway performance as Fanny Brice in *Funny Girl*, and she went on to star as Ruth in *Harmony*. Additional Broadway credits include *Fiddler on the Roof* and *Les Misérables*, as well as the national tour of *Spring Awakening*.

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John Clay III stars as Booker T. Washington in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater) from September 26, 2025.

Clay earned an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for his performance as Anthony Justin "AJ" James in *Choir Boy* on Broadway, and he later starred as Jesse Webb in the musical *New York, New York*.

Off Broadway, he previously played Washington in *Ragtime* at New York City Center and also appeared in the venue's Encores! productions of *Jelly's Last Jam* and *Grand Hotel*. On TV, he has appeared on *Raising Kanan* and PBS's *Great Performances* series.

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Rodd Cyrus makes his Broadway debut as Harry Houdini in [*Ragtime*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41025-ragtime) on Broadway at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater) from September 26, 2025.

Cyrus previously played Houdini in this production at New York City Center before it transferred to Broadway. He also played Giuseppe in NYCC's Encores! presentation of *The Light in the Piazza*. TV credits include *Elsbeth, The Equalizer*, and *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*

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The Vivian Beaumont Theater - Lincoln Center Theater is a renowned Broadway theater venue located in the heart of New York City. Perching within the realm of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, it distinguishes itself as the only Broadway-class theater (known for its large-scale, high-profile productions) outside the Theater District. The theater was named after Vivian Beaumont Allen, a notable patron of the arts. Inaugurated in 1965, it sports an architecturally distinct design, created by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen. The theater, featuring a thrust stage extending into the audience, has a seating capacity of approximately 1,080. Over its illustrious history, it has hosted numerous famous productions and garnered multiple Tony Awards. A testament to its prestigious status is that it has been the stage for many world premieres. 

**Getting to the Venue:** The Vivian Beaumont Theater is located at 150 West 65th Street. It's easily accessible by subway- take 1 train to 66th Street-Lincoln Center Station or the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains to 59th Street-Columbus Circle. Additionally, buses M5, M7, M11, M66, and M104 have nearby stops. Parking is available at Lincoln Center's parking garage and other surrounding parking facilities.

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Designed by Eero Saarinen with the collaboration of Jo Mielziner, the Vivian Beaumont Theater opened on October 21, 1965, with a revival of *Georg Büchner's Danton's Death* starring James Earl Jones and Stacy Keach.

The venue was named after heiress Vivian Beaumont Allen, who donated $3 million for its construction but died in 1962 before its completion. The theatre shares a building with the Off-Broadway venue the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater). Lincoln Center Theater has operated both since 1985. LCT's intimate [Clare Tow Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lincoln-center-claire-tow-theater), situated on the roof of the Vivian Beaumont, was added in 2012.

The Vivian Beaumont Theater is the only Broadway theatre not in the theatre district around Times Square. Located within Lincoln Center near 65th Street and 10th Avenue, it is the northernmost and westernmost Broadway house. The venue is also one of five Broadway theatres named for a woman.

## How to get to the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway

The Vivian Beaumont Theater is nearest to the 66th St. - Lincoln Center subway stop on the 1 line. The nearest bus stop is W 66th St./Columbus Avenue on the M66 line.

## Restaurants near the Vivian Beaumont Theater

Popular restaurants near the Vivian Beaumont Theater include P.J. Clark's (American), The Smith (American), Boulud Sud (Mediterranean), Cafe Fiorello (Italian), Joanne Trattoria (Italian), and La Boite en Bois (French).

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The Vivian Beaumont Theater, designed by Eero Saarinen and Jo Mielziner, opened in 1965. Named after Vivian Beaumont Allen, it's Broadway's northernmost, westernmost venue, located inside Lincoln Center.

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Vivian Beaumont Theater is a Broadway-class theater in New York's Lincoln Center, known for major productions and notable premieres.

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Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter now that Funny Girl is on Broadway! Lea Michele stars as Fanny Brice through September 3 only.

Funny Girl has become a musical theatre classic most notable for the song "Don't Rain On My Parade." Though it has been produced on the West End and worldwide, it has not had a Broadway revival until now.

The Funny Girl musical tells the semi-autobiographical story of Fanny Brice, a real-life Ziegfeld Follies star who entered into a turbulent relationship with the gambler Nicky Arnstein. As she waits for him to return from prison, she reflects on her relationship with Arnstein and how she met him at the outset of her performance career. Fanny falls into a luxurious life with him and is determined not to let his past dealings in gambling interfere with their love. By choosing to stay with Nick, however, Fanny is making a big wager of her own in more ways than one.

Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 with Barbra Streisand in the title role. The production ran for more than 1,300 performances over three years and received eight Tony Award nominations. A hit film adaptation was released four years later, gathering eight Academy Award nominations. Streisand, reprising her leading role, won Best Actress.

## How long is *Funny Girl* on Broadway?

*Funny Girl* is 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an intermission. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

## When does Lea Michele start in *Funny Girl*?

Lea Michele started in *Funny Girl* on September 6, 2022. Lea Michele performs in *Funny Girl* seven performances a week. On Thursday nights, Julie Benko plays the role of Fanny Brice.

Get ready to hear the music that makes you dance once again.

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*Glee*'s Lea Michele plays the title role famously originated by Barbra Streisand. Experience this raucous Broadway revival, *Funny Girl*'s first, and hear the gleeful anthem "Don't Rain on My Parade" and more. Don't miss Michele as the greatest star in *Funny Girl*; learn more about tickets now.

The *Funny Girl* musical tells the semi-autobiographical story of variety performer Fanny Brice, who defied the odds to become a comedy actress in the legendary Ziegfeld Follies. She falls in love with the suave gambler Nick Arnstein, but Nick’s shady past casts a shadow on their relationship. Can she have fame and love at once, or does choosing one mean losing the other? 

*Funny Girl*'s story of determination, romance, and life in the theatre is perfect for anyone looking to laugh, and Fanny is relatable to anyone who's ever taken a chance on a dream.

The original *Funny Girl* Broadway production, featuring a book by Isobel Stennart, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill, premiered in 1964 to critical acclaim. Within four years, a film adaptation came out that made a household name — and an Academy Award winner — out of Barbra Streisand.

Both iterations of the show have cemented their legacy in performing arts history: *Funny Girl*'s original Broadway cast recording is in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the *Funny Girl* movie is in the National Film Registry as a culturally significant movie.

## What to Watch For

- *Glee* fans will recognize *Funny Girl* as lead character Rachel Berry’s (played by Lea Michele) favorite musical. Rachel even auditions for a fictional revival of the show during Glee’s fifth season, lands the role of Fanny, and wins a Tony Award for it. How fitting, then, that Michele landed the role in real life! 
- This *Funny Girl* Broadway revival features a revised book based on Stennart’s original, penned by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. A 2015 London revival of Funny Girl was the first to use his book.
- *Fanny Brice* performed in Broadway shows including *Fioretta*, *Sweet and Low*, and *Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt*.
- Brice’s son-in-law Ray Stark, who was married to Brice’s daughter with Nick Arnstein, produced the original *Funny Girl* musical.
- The original Broadway production was nominated for eight Tony Awards in 1964 but won none. Granted, *Funny Girl* had stiff competition — the show lost in five categories, including Best Musical, to *Hello, Dolly!* starring Carol Channing.
- Carol Burnett originally turned down the starring role in the ‘60s, as Fanny was Jewish, but Burnett wasn’t. Styne thought of Streisand after seeing her on Broadway in *I Can Get It For You Wholesale*, and the rest is history!

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Lea Michele Sarfati is an actor and singer best known for playing Rachel Berry in the television series *Glee* and originating the role of Wendla in the Tony Award-winning musical *Spring Awakening* on Broadway. 

Born August 29, 1986, in The Bronx, New York, Michele made her Broadway debut early in life. While attending an audition with a friend at age 8, Michele unexpectedly auditioned for and landed the role of Young Cosette in *Les Misérables*. Later, she joined a Toronto-based production of *Ragtime* in 1998 and returned to Broadway in 2004 for the revival of *Fiddler on the Roof* as Shprintze. 

As a high school student in New Jersey, Michele attended the Stagedoor Manor performing arts training center, where she was in productions such as *Side by Side by Sondheim* and *The Who’s Tommy*. During her final year, she landed the role of Wendla in the workshop of Duncan Sheik’s *Spring Awakening*, which she would also perform off Broadway. During this time, Michele was accepted into New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts but turned it down to continue performing on stage.

*Spring Awakening* opened on Broadway in 2006, with Michele portraying Wendla alongside Jonathan Groff as Melchior. She turned down an offer to play Éponine in *Les Misérables* on Broadway, choosing to stay with *Spring Awakening* instead. She exited the production alongside Groff in 2008.

Michele made her silver screen breakout in 2009 as Rachel Berry on the hit comedy musical series *Glee*. Michele received Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for her portrayal of Rachel and remained a regular on the show for six seasons. Michele has also starred in other television shows, including *Scream Queens*, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, and *The Mayor*, alongside Brandon Micheal Hall and Yvette Nicole Brown.

In addition to her stage and screen work, Michele has released three studio albums. Her first album, 2014’s *Louder*, debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2017, she released *Places*, followed by *Christmas in the City* in 2019. 

Michele reunited with her *Spring Awakening* cast for a performance at the 75th annual Tony Awards and a one-night-only concert, which became the documentary *Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known*. 

In 2022, Michele returned to Broadway and took over the role of Fanny Brice in the *Funny Girl* revival alongside [Ramin Karimloo](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/ramin-karimloo) and Tovah Feldshuh. In 2025, she starred as Florence Vassy in the first Broadway revival of [*Chess*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44447-chess).

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Ramin Karimloo plays Frederick Barrett in the Encores! production of [*Titanic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31940-encores-titanic) at [New York City Center](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-city-center) from June 12-23, 2024.

Ramin Karimloo was born in Tehran, Iran, on September 19, 1978. He moved to Canada at a young age and attended the Alexander Mackenzie High School in Richmond Hill, Ontario. After leaving school at 18, Ramin jobbed for the next few years in rock bands and on ship cruises. After moving to England, his first major professional job came in 2001, when he joined the UK touring cast of&nbsp;The Pirates of Penzance&nbsp;and eventually took over the role of the Pirate King in 2002. He moved straight onto his next UK Tour that same year, playing Artie Green in&nbsp;Sunset Boulevard, until he was able to secure his West End debut, joining the cast of London's long-running musical&nbsp;Les Misérables.

The Schönberg-Boublil musical would play a major part in his life and Ramin would return to the West End production in 2004 to play the role of Enjolras, which he would reprise at the acclaimed 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena in 2010. He first played the lead role of Jean Valjean in the West End in 2011 and went on to reprise his performance in Toronto in 2013. Finally, Ramin made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in Cameron Mackintosh's&nbsp;2014 revival and went on to earn his first&nbsp;Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.

Ramin also played the role of Chris in the 2005 UK Tour of another popular Schönberg-Boublil musical -&nbsp;Miss Saigon.

The other musical that has undeniably propelled Ramin's stage career into stardom is Andrew Lloyd Webber's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera" target="_blank">The Phantom of the Opera</a>. He first played the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, in the West End production in 2003, and returned to the same production in 2007 to play The Phantom himself. He reprised the role at The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall&nbsp;in 2011. Ramin also originated the role of The Phantom in the world premiere of the sequel&nbsp;Love Never Dies&nbsp;in 2010 at London's Adelphi Theatre, earning his first Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

Other notable credits in Ramin's career include the world premiere of&nbsp;Prince of Broadway&nbsp;in Japan in 2015, the Lincoln Center concert productions of&nbsp;Parade&nbsp;in 2015 and&nbsp;Secret Garden&nbsp;in 2016, as well as&nbsp;a West End run as Tom in&nbsp;Murder Ballad.&nbsp;He returned to Broadway and took on the roles of Gleb Vaganov in the new stage adaptation of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/anastasia" target="_blank">Anastasia</a>&nbsp;in March 2017 and the role of Nick Arnstein in the first Broadway revival of Funny Girl in 2022.

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The August Wilson Theatre, located in the heart of Manhattan, is one of New York's iconic historical landmarks. Named after Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, the venue hosts an array of award-winning Broadway performances. This theatre has an expansive total seating capacity of 1,222, making it an ideal environment for large scale performances. The interior reflects an Art Nouveau style featuring a grand lobby with high ceilings and intricately designed walls. The theatre’s plush seating, opulent detailing, and great acoustics create an intimate experience for viewers, compelling them to feel a part of the performance. It has managed to preserve its early 20th-century charm while presenting modern productions. **How to get to the venue**: The August Wilson Theatre is centrally located at 245 W 52nd St, making it easily accessible via numerous transportation means. Visitors can take the 1, C, E subway lines to 50th Street or the N, Q, R, W lines to 57th Street. If you prefer to bus, the M104, M20 or M7 bus lines have nearby stops. If you choose to drive, commercial parking garages are available around the theatre district. Those choosing to ride-share can set their destination to the theatre directly.

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The August Wilson Theatre has gone through a number of name changes. The building originally opened as the Guild Theatre in 1925 and went on to be used as a Radio Playhouse (WOR Mutual Radio) from 1943 to 1950.

From the 1950s, the venue became a theatre again, operating under the name of the Anta Playhouse (aka Anta Theatre). In 1981, the building was re-christened the Virginia Theatre, before assuming its present name on October 16, 2005 — two weeks after the death of the American playwright August Wilson. Wilson became the first Black person to have a Broadway theatre named for them.

## How to get to the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway

To get to the August Wilson Theatre, take the C, E, or 1 line to 50th Street and walk two blocks; the theatre is located on 52nd Street between Eighth Avenue and Broadway. Audiences can also take the M20 or M104 bus line to the 8th Ave/W 52nd St. stop.

## Restaurants near the August Wilson Theatre

Popular restaurants near the August Wilson Theatre include Haswell Green's (American), Gallagher's Steakhouse, and Rosie O'Grady's (steak and seafood). Ellen's Stardust Diner, a famous restaurant featuring singing waitstaff, is also nearby.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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The August Wilson Theatre, formerly known as the Guild Theatre, the Radio Playhouse, and the Virginia Theatre, is accessible by C, E, or 1 subway lines and M20 or M104 bus lines. Nearby restaurants include Haswell Green's, Gallagher's Steakhouse, Rosie O'Grady's, and Ellen's Stardust Diner.

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The August Wilson Theatre is a historic venue in New York known for its large capacity and award-winning Broadway performances.

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