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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”156964″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row halignment=”justify-content-center”][vc_column][vc_column_text]RAGTIME<\/em> is a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his beloved Sarah, Jewish immigrant Tateh and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother. All grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold on to it.<\/p>\n

Featuring 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\u00ae for their work, RAGTIME<\/em> weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events, creating a rich tapestry that blurs the line between personal struggle and national identity, making history feel both intimate and epic.<\/p>\n

Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Tony-nominated for her celebrated 2022 revival of Into the Woods) directs a new production, envisioned for the grand Vivian Beaumont stage, starring Tony nominee Joshua Henry (Into the Woods, Carousel), Olivier and Grammy nominee Caissie Levy (Hair, Frozen), and Tony winner Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt, LCT’s Falsettos).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row halignment=”justify-content-center”][vc_column halignment=”text–center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

On Broadway for 14 weeks only! Now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row halignment=”justify-content-center”][vc_column halignment=”text–center”][heading size=”medium”]Watch The Trailer![\/heading][responsive_spacer el_class=”” factor=”0_5″][vc_single_image image=”156960″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQ1VfeRAjfas|target:_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][responsive_spacer el_class=”” factor=”0_5″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section background_color=”gray-lighter”][vc_row halignment=”justify-content-center”][vc_column halignment=”text–center”][heading size=”medium”]Call 1-800-BROADWAY x2 or click the Group Tickets button below to request tickets for your groups now.[\/heading][responsive_spacer el_class=”” factor=”0_5″][action_card type=”post” post_id=”148514″][\/action_card][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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