RAGTIME Reunion Concert Happening This April

[Jordan Catalano]

The only thing that could make this more exciting would be if Gyllenhaal was in it.

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Audra-McDonald-and-Brian-Stokes-Mitchell-to-Star-In-One-Night-Only-Benefit-Concert-of-RAGTIME-20191218

[barcelona20]

Must see theatre

[cjmclaughlin10]

Ticket info says tbd. I hope I can get one

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Well Jordan, he isn't your avatar model for nothing...Lol

All joking aside, I like that they've dedicated the performance to Marin Mazzie. She really was/is very loved. I wonder who will play Mother in her stead.

Also, bring in Judy Kaye for Emma Goldman, 20 years be damned.

[JVJ93]

I’d love Kelli O’Hara, Kate Baldwin or Carmen Cusack take on Mother

[JBroadway]

Jordan Catalano said: "The only thing that could make this more exciting would be if Gyllenhaal was in it”

 

What about Kudisch? 

 

[Anshel2]

Audra should be mother for this one night only.

[Jordan Catalano]

JBroadway said: "What about Kudisch?

Well maybe he and Jake could do something. :)

 

[musikman]

WOW. Well this will be something special.

[benfox2]

I wonder if any other original cast will join this. Mark Jacoby reprising as father? Lea Michelle as little girl(lol)?

[ACL2006]

Just have Christiane Noll from the revival play Mother.

[markypoo]

What about Barbara Walsh as Mother?
She was certainly capable enough in the 1998 Chicago production.
And I have a full audio recording to stand by my words.

[orph3us]

I read the title as ”Ragtime Revival” and nearly wet myself but WOW I'm so jealous of anyone who sees this and wow I miss Marin

[BobbysApartment]

Getting to see the original cast on Broadway is still in my top musical viewing experiences, possibly even the top. Ms. Mazzie will be sincerely missed. I was meh on "Back to Before" from the recordings until I saw her perform it on an empty stage in that giant house, and damn, if she didn't sell me. There may have been some goosebumps and watery eyes. Even without her, if I could manage to get a ticket I'd make the trip.

[a-mad]

I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together.

[NOWaWarning]

"I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together."

I believe Donna played Mother in one of the workshops as well, so there’s another connection.

Is this a presentation of the whole piece or is it just a reunion/tribute concert in which they’ll be singing some of the songs? 

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

a-mad said: "I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together."

Donna Murphy did play Mother in the original workshop of RAGTIME, so I doubt she'd do this. She's also not a soprano anymore. (I seem to remember Joel Grey playing Tateh in the original workshop too, but I don't see him mentioned here.)

[a-mad]

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "a-mad said: "I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together."

Donna Murphy did play Motherin the original workshop of RAGTIME, so I doubt she'd do this. She's also not a soprano anymore. (I seem to remember Joel Grey playing Tateh in the original workshop too, but I don't see him mentioned here.)"

I had no idea she played Mother in the original workshop.  Wow.  I would have loved to have heard her sing that gorgeous score. Yes, I realize range might be an issue for her now... that role does hit some pretty high notes. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

NOWaWarning said: "Is this a presentation of the whole piece or is it just a reunion/tribute concert in which they’ll be singing some of the songs?"

Not specified. I believe MILLIE was the full show, right? But this could just be a selection of the songs.

[IdinaBellFoster]

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "NOWaWarning said: "Is this a presentation of the whole piece or is it just a reunion/tribute concert in which they’ll be singing some of the songs?"

Not specified. I believe MILLIE was the full show, right? But thiscould just be a selection of the songs."

MILLIE was the entire show. Regarding production numbers, the actual original ensemble performed "Forget About the Boy" and "Long As I'm Here With You", while other dancers (who had a longer rehearsal period) did the others.

[JSquared2]

Although no one will ever top Marin's performance -- Judy Kuhn would be a wonderful Mother.

 

[NOWaWarning]

If it is the whole show and they need someone to stand in for the irreplaceable Marin, my vote would be for Carolee Carmello who was in callbacks for the role before losing out to Marin. She would be incredible.

[ACL2006]

NOWaWarning said: "If it is the whole show and they need someone to stand in for the irreplaceable Marin, my vote would be for Carolee Carmello who was in callbacks for the role before losing out to Marin. She would be incredible."

Carmello will still be touring with DOLLY when this concert happens.

[NOWaWarning]

Rats!