Ragtime 1996 - Articles Page 12

Ages: 6+
Opened: December 8, 1996
Closing: unknown

Ragtime - 1996 - Canada History , Info & More

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 - 1996 - Canada Articles Page 12

New Rep Announces THE LAST FIVE YEARS Thru 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce it will be producing Jason Robert Brown's award-winning musical The Last Five Years.

Marquee Productions Stages CHICAGO, 4/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2011


Marquee Productions presents the Broadway sizzler, Chicago at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose, April 15 - 23, 2011. Winner of six Tony Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including 'Best Musical Revival,' this tantalizing tale of treachery, murder, fame and fortune is electrified with exhilarating dance numbers and show-stopping tunes

Streep & Hawn, et al. Set for Good Housekeeping's SHINE ON Benefit at Radio City, 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2011


On Tuesday, April 12, Good Housekeeping, the leading women's magazine, takes center stage with 'Shine On,' an original 90 minute production saluting inspiring women. The event, hosted by Rebecca Romijn at Radio City Music Hall, will feature performances and presentations from some of the world's most influential women, including two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, and Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn, who will present an award to one of the evening's honorees, Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of the Washington, D.C. school district and founder/CEO of StudentsFirst.

Porchlight Music Theatre THE KING AND I to Play Stage 773, 4/22 - 6/5
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2011


Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.

McNally, Daigneault Honored At SpeakEasy Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2011


Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally and SpeakEasy Stage Company Founder and Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault will be honored at SpeakEasy Stage Company's 20th Anniversary Gala on Monday, April 4th, 2011, from 6-9PM at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Details For 2011 Unplugged
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Asolo Repertory Theatre today announced its selections and details for the 2011 Unplugged festival of new plays. Playwrights include Jeff Baron, one of the world's most-produced playwrights in the past decade; Jamie Pachino, winner of this year's Francesca Primus Prize from the American Theatre Critics Association; Bill Rosenfeld, who was nominated for 30 Grammy Awards and won 4 times; and Mat Smart, winner of two Jerome Fellowships and the San Diego Playbill Award for Best New Play.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents THE KING AND I, Previews 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2011


Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents THE KING & I 4/22-6/5
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 31, 2011


Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.

New Rep Announces THE LAST FIVE , Opens 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2011


New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce it will be producing Jason Robert Brown's award-winning musical The Last Five Years.

Marquee Productions Stages CHICAGO, 4/15-23
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2011


Marquee Productions presents the Broadway sizzler, Chicago at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose, April 15 - 23, 2011. Winner of six Tony Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including 'Best Musical Revival,' this tantalizing tale of treachery, murder, fame and fortune is electrified with exhilarating dance numbers and show-stopping tunes

McNally, Daigneault Honored At SpeakEasy Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally and SpeakEasy Stage Company Founder and Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault will be honored at SpeakEasy Stage Company's 20th Anniversary Gala on Monday, April 4th, 2011, from 6-9PM at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

New Rep Announces THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce it will be producing Jason Robert Brown's award-winning musical The Last Five Years.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Details For 2011 Unplugged
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


Asolo Repertory Theatre today announced its selections and details for the 2011 Unplugged festival of new plays. Playwrights include Jeff Baron, one of the world's most-produced playwrights in the past decade; Jamie Pachino, winner of this year's Francesca Primus Prize from the American Theatre Critics Association; Bill Rosenfeld, who was nominated for 30 Grammy Awards and won 4 times; and Mat Smart, winner of two Jerome Fellowships and the San Diego Playbill Award for Best New Play.

Streep & Hawn, et al. Set for Good Housekeeping's SHINE ON Benefit at Radio City, 4/12
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2011


On Tuesday, April 12, Good Housekeeping, the leading women's magazine, takes center stage with 'Shine On,' an original 90 minute production saluting inspiring women. The event, hosted by Rebecca Romijn at Radio City Music Hall, will feature performances and presentations from some of the world's most influential women, including two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, and Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn, who will present an award to one of the evening's honorees, Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of the Washington, D.C. school district and founder/CEO of StudentsFirst.

WICKED, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE, & More Headline Broadway LA's 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2011


Broadway/L.A. announces the lineup for its 2011-2012 PANTAGES SEASON, a seven-show package that includes six Los Angeles premieres of recent Broadway productions - COME FLY AWAY, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MEMPHIS - and the return of the most successful show in Pantages Theatre's history, WICKED.

COC And BAM Present The Nightingale and Other Short Fables 3/1-4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2011


Following a sold-out world premiere engagement in Toronto and standing ovations at Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Robert Lepage's critically acclaimed The Nightingale and Other Short Fables makes its anticipated US premiere at BAM.

Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

LuPone & Patinkin Reunite At The State, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2011


Appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the State Theatre in Easton for one performance only on Saturday, February 12th at 8 PM.

COC And BAM Present The Nightingale and Other Short Fables
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2011


Following a sold-out world premiere engagement in Toronto and standing ovations at Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Robert Lepage's critically acclaimed The Nightingale and Other Short Fables makes its anticipated US premiere at BAM.

Gemignani, Zien, Parker & More Join Murphy in Roundabout's PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE; Additional Casting Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker to star in Encores! Lost in the Stars 2/3-6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2011


Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker, Patina Miller, Sharon Washington, Daniel Gerroll, John Douglas Thompson and Sherry Boone have been cast in Lost in the Stars, the second Encores! production of the New York City Center season, running February 3 - 6 at City Center.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 2010-11 season with the company premiere of Dead Man Walking, American composer Jake Heggie's masterful opera about compassion and redemption.

LuPone & Patinkin Reunite At The State, 2/12
by James Miller - Jan 20, 2011


Appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the State Theatre in Easton for one performance only on Saturday, February 12th at 8 PM.

Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker to star in Encores! Lost in the Stars 2/3-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2011


Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker, Patina Miller, Sharon Washington, Daniel Gerroll, John Douglas Thompson and Sherry Boone have been cast in Lost in the Stars, the second Encores! production of the New York City Center season, running February 3 - 6 at City Center.

Cooper, Breaker, Miller & Washington to Star in Encores! LOST IN THE STARS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 10, 2011


Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker, Patina Miller, Sharon Washington, Daniel Gerroll, John Douglas Thompson and Sherry Boone have been cast in Lost in the Stars, the second Encores! production of the New York City Center season, running February 3 - 6 at City Center. Lost in the Stars has music by Kurt Weill and book and lyrics by Maxwell Anderson. It will be directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Chase Brock, with music direction by Rob Berman.

Other Productions of Ragtime

1996   Canada World Premiere
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1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2003   West End London Revival
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2005   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
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2007   Chicago Chicago Revival
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2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2012   West End Open Air Production
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2015   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
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2016   Off-Broadway Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production
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2016   West End Charing Cross Theatre Company Revival Production
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2017   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Revival
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2024   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert Revival Production
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