Ragtime Revival 2003 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 6+
Opened: March 19, 2003
Closing: June 14, 2003

Ragtime - 2003 - West End History , Info & More

Piccadilly Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Denman Street London

Based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow

Called by Time Magazine "A triumph for the stage," and by the International Herald Tribune "the best musical in twenty years," this acclaimed musical won 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and won both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. RAGTIME is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens ("Once On This Island," "Seussical," "Lucky Stiff"), noted playwright Terrence McNally, ("Kiss of the Spider Woman", "Master Class"), and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. The Tony-winning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is just as diverse as the melting pot of America itself. It draws upon many musical styles from the ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, from bold brass band marches to delicate waltzes, from up-tempo banjo tunes to period parlor songs and expansive anthems.



Featured are such show stopping songs as "Getting Ready Rag," "Your Daddy’s Son," "Wheels of a Dream," "Till We Reach That Day," "Back To Before," and "Make Them Hear You." This thrilling musical is sure to inspire actors and audiences alike! Book by Terrence McNally; music by Stephen Flaherty; lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Presented by Mesa Encore Theatre at the Farnsworth Studio.

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Ragtime - 2003 - West End Articles Page 17

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES With Selma Blair& Brad Fleischer Runs 10/16-11/15 At Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009


The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

Writers' Theatre Presents OH COWARD! 11/17-3/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

Photo Flash: Alley Theatre Presents GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

Kimball, Glover, Baskin, Calloway and More Join MEMPHIS On Bdwy, Full Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


Full casting was announced today for MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES With Selma Blair& Brad Fleischer Runs 10/16-11/15 At Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

Janney, Beach, Lazar, Hill, and Steggert Speak-Up for Global Conversation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


What has Broadway stars speaking up? Along with Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Allison Janney (9 to 5: The Musical), Gary Beach (The Producers), Lazar (A Little Night Music), Dulé Hill (Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk), and Bobby Steggert (upcoming Ragtime) have all come together to answer one common question - What does it mean to YOU to be a good, global citizen?

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES With Selma Blair& Brad Fleischer Runs 10/16-11/15 At Alley Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2009


The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

MEMPHIS Begins Bdwy Previews 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2009


MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Original NINE & Ragtime Star CAMILLE SAVIOLA Brings New Concert to Upright Cabaret 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009


On Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 at 9pm, Upright Cabaret presents AN EVENING with CAMILLE SAVIOLA (Old School for the New Age: Songs of Love and Loathing), star of Original Broadway Cast of NINE and Ragtime with Legendary L.A. Music Director Gerald Sternbach.

Original NINE & Ragtime Star CAMILLE SAVIOLA Brings New Concert to Upright Cabaret 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


On Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 at 9pm, Upright Cabaret presents AN EVENING with CAMILLE SAVIOLA (Old School for the New Age: Songs of Love and Loathing), star of Original Broadway Cast of NINE and Ragtime with Legendary L.A. Music Director Gerald Sternbach.

Original NINE & Ragtime Star CAMILLE SAVIOLA Brings New Concert to Upright Cabaret 9/9
by LA News Desk - Sep 4, 2009


On Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 at 9pm, Upright Cabaret presents AN EVENING with CAMILLE SAVIOLA (Old School for the New Age: Songs of Love and Loathing), star of Original Broadway Cast of NINE and Ragtime with Legendary L.A. Music Director Gerald Sternbach.

Hale To Star In McKenna-Edis Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Plays Arts Theatre Nov 11-Jan 10, 2010
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009


Gareth Hale will play Scrooge in Susie McKenna and Steve Edis' adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which is to open in the newly refurbished Arts Theatre in November this year. A Christmas Carol, produced by Tiny Tim Productions, will preview from 11 November, with the press performance on 25 November, and is booking until 10 January 2010.

Kimball, Glover, Baskin, Calloway and More Join MEMPHIS On Bdwy, Full Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley - Jul 29, 2009


Full casting was announced today for MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Photo Coverage: 'THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG' - After Party
by Walter McBride - Jul 16, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics byIrving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Photo Coverage: 'THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG' - Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Jul 16, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics byIrving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Roundabout's New Off-Broadway Musical THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG Opens 7/14
by Eddie Varley - Jul 14, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics byIrving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Sands, Osnes & Winningham to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at La Jolla Playhouse in November
by Robert Diamond - Jul 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Photo Flash: Roundabout's New Off-Broadway Musical TIN PAN ALLEY RAG
by Reynard Loki - Jun 24, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Corthron's 'A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK' Completes Playwrights Horizon's 2009/2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 4, 2009


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director).

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's New Off-Broadway Musical 'TIN PAN ALLEY RAG' Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - May 24, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo Closes Out A.C.T. Season
by Reynard Loki - May 11, 2009


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announces the final show of its 2008-09 season: Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo, staged by acclaimed director Rebecca Bayla Taichman (world premieres of Theresa Rebeck's The Scene and Mauritius and Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone). This new spellbinder by the master playwright who also penned Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A.C.T.'s The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, is a meticulously calibrated and dangerously brutal look at relationships intimate and unexpected. The story opens with Peter, a tweedy book editor, and his wife, Ann, whose everyday conversation takes an unexpected turn into dangerously personal territory. It's the kind of conversation that can drive a husband out for a walk-to Central Park, where Jerry, a desperate outcast, awaits. An unforgettable pairing of Albee's original The Zoo Story with a freshly penned prequel, At Home at the Zoo (formerly titled Peter and Jerry) bares its teeth to threaten the delicately balanced world its characters inhabit. Artistic Director Carey Perloff has put together an all-star artistic team on this production, featuring Tony Award-nominated actor Manoel Felciano (Ragtime at The Kennedy Center, A.C.T.'s Rock 'n' Roll, and Sweeney Todd on Broadway) as Jerry and scenic designer Robert Brill, who received a Tony Award nomination last week for his work on Guys and Dolls on Broadway. Hailed by critics as 'a thoroughly satisfying package of jagged-edged provocation' (Newsday) and 'an essential and heartening experience' (The New York Times), Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo plays at A.C.T. June 5-July 5, 2009. Opening night is Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 8 p.m. Tickets-starting at $14-are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228, or at www.act-sf.org.

Ragtime FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ragtime have there been?
Ragtime has had 12 productions including Canada which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 2003, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2005, Chicago which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2015, Off-Broadway which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2016 and Regional (US) which opened in 2017.
What awards has Ragtime been nominated for?
Ragtime has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Stafford Arima, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Howard Harrison, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Stephen Flaherty, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Matthew White, and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Peter Hylenski.

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