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Date of Death: October 31, 1926 (52)

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STAGE TUBE: RAGTIME's New Viral Video
by Eddie Varley - Nov 1, 2009

Take a special look at the fantastic new commercial for the new Broadway production of RAGTIME which is currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). You can watch the new RAGTIME tv spot right here on STAGE TUBE!

The Academy of Magical Arts Plans Week Long Celebration For the 100th Anniversary Of The Magic Castle, Kicks Off 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2009

On November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts is planning a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre called IT's MAGIC! on Nov 8th.

RAGTIME Star Stephanie Umoh Talks 'New Music' to Boston Globe
by Eddie Varley - Nov 1, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center's new production of Terrence McNally,Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, features direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and a majestic 28-piece orchestra led by musical director James Moore.

The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Join forces for RAGTIME Oct. 16 - Nov. 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009

Set predominantly in New York, RAGTIME follows three families - one Jewish immigrant, one upper-class Protestant and one African-American - as their lives intertwine amidst the era's social upheavals. At the center of the story is Coalhouse Walker Jr., a successful and easygoing ragtime piano player who turns to violence after a white mob destroys his custom Model T.

Darrington, Bohmer, Noll, Petkoff, Steggert, Umoh Headline Broadway's RAGTIME, Previews Begin At the Neil Simon Theatre 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009

The anticipated new Broadway production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME has announced complete casting of its 40 member company.

'Back To Before', Tickets For Broadway's RAGTIME On Sale as Previews Begin!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009

Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, August 15 for the anticipated Broadway arrival of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts new production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel and featuring direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

RAGTIME Returns To Broadway, Plays Neil Simon Theatre Beginning 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts recent all-new critically acclaimed production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel featuring direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, will open on Broadway this fall.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's RAGTIME - Behind the Scenes!
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2009

Be the first to get a special behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the new Broadway production of RAGTIME before performances begin this Friday, October 23 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). You can watch the new teaser trailer video featuring interviews with the cast and creative team and a birds eye view into the New York press rehearsal right here on STAGE TUBE!

RAGTIME Announces Lottery Ticket Program For Day Of Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009

The producers of the Broadway revival of RAGTIME have announced a lottery ticket program for the day of performances.

'Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.!' RAGTIME to Offer Lottery for Tickets
by Eddie Varley - Oct 19, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center's new production ofTerrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, features direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and a majestic 28-piece orchestra led by musical director James Moore.

REVIEW: Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Team Up for RAGTIME
by Chris Gibson - Oct 18, 2009

Terrence McNally's script for the musical version of RAGTIME, taken from E. L. Doctorow's popular novel from the mid 1970's, attempts to squeeze as much information out of the book as possible. It succeeds, where the movie adaptation failed, in capturing the full spectrum of Doctorow's work. The Washington University Performing Arts Department, in conjunction with the Black Rep, is presenting a well mounted production directed with considerable flair by Ron Himes.

The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Join forces for RAGTIME Oct. 16 - Nov. 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2009

Set predominantly in New York, RAGTIME follows three families - one Jewish immigrant, one upper-class Protestant and one African-American - as their lives intertwine amidst the era's social upheavals. At the center of the story is Coalhouse Walker Jr., a successful and easygoing ragtime piano player who turns to violence after a white mob destroys his custom Model T.

Photo Coverage: Broadway's RAGTIME Revival Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 9, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center's new production ofTerrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, features direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and a majestic 28-piece orchestra led by musical director James Moore. The production held a rehearsal sneak peek of the anticipated Broadway revival and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there.

TWITTER WATCH: RAGTIME - 'Began to tackle act 2 today'
by Eddie Varley - Oct 7, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

The Academy of Magical Arts Plans Week Long Celebration For the 100th Anniversary Of The Magic Castle, Kicks Off 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009

On November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts is planning a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre called IT's MAGIC! on Nov 8th (Attached).

The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Join forces for RAGTIME Oct. 16 - Nov. 1
by Chris Gibson - Sep 25, 2009

Set predominantly in New York, RAGTIME follows three families - one Jewish immigrant, one upper-class Protestant and one African-American - as their lives intertwine amidst the era's social upheavals. At the center of the story is Coalhouse Walker Jr., a successful and easygoing ragtime piano player who turns to violence after a white mob destroys his custom Model T.

Photo Flash: Portland Center Stage's RAGTIME Dress Rehearsal
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009

Ragtime plays Portland Center Stage Chris Coleman, Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage, describes Ragtime. Ragtime began September 22 on the Main Stage.

Portland Center Stage Announces RAGTIME, Previews 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2009

Portland Center Stage invites Portland to return to the turn of a different century for Ragtime, the Tony-Award winning musical about the anarchist crusaders, death-defying magicians, race apologists and renegade musicians who fomented revolutions in the drawing rooms and fought injustice in the streets of an America that laid the groundwork for the America we live in today.

RAGTIME Launches Official Broadway Website with Photos, Videos & More
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009

The first phase of the new multimedia website for the anticipated upcoming Broadway return of RAGTIME is now live!

Portland Center Stage Announces RAGTIME, Previews 9/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 28, 2009

Portland Center Stage invites Portland to return to the turn of a different century for Ragtime, the Tony-Award winning musical about the anarchist crusaders, death-defying magicians, race apologists and renegade musicians who fomented revolutions in the drawing rooms and fought injustice in the streets of an America that laid the groundwork for the America we live in today.

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