Ragtime 1998 - Articles Page 9

Ages: 6+
Opened: January 18, 1998
Closing: January 16, 2000

Ragtime - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ford Center for the Performing Arts
213 W. 42nd St. New York, NY 10036

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 - 1998 - Broadway Articles Page 9

RAGTIME, 'BRIDGES', 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK' Set for Revival Theatre Company's 2017-18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2017


Corridor premieres will hit Cedar Rapids in Revival Theatre Company's 4th Season. See the full schedule below:

BWW Review: RAGTIME at Ford's Theatre is Rapturous
by Charles Shubow - Mar 21, 2017


Do not miss this spectacular presentation of the Tony Award-Winning musical.

After Handling RAGTIME Controversy with Grace, NJ High School Recognized by Music Theatre International
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017


Music Theatre International (MTI), the world's leading licensor of musical theatre has awarded the Courage In Theatre Award to Cherry Hill High School East for their current production of RAGTIME.

BWW Interview: Ford's Theatre RAGTIME Director Peter Flynn
by Jamie McGonnigal - Mar 14, 2017


Nina Simone once said "You can't help it. An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times." But what do you do when a piece of art from 20 years ago, based on a piece of art from 40 years ago, about events which took place 100 years ago, reflects the times of today? The newest production of RAGTIME opens this week at the historic Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C., and is directed by Peter Flynn.

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY and HEARTBREAK HOTEL to Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse This Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


The Ogunquit Playhouse, one of the Northeast's cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America's theatrical heritage, is celebrating its 85th Anniversary Season, and, true to its legacy, the 2017 season will be filled with the newest and brightest musicals, world and national premieres and a timeless classic, all complete with top-notch professional casts and creative teams direct from Broadway, Los Angeles, and London.

BWW Review: Strong CP Cast Unleashes Newfound Power of RAGTIME
by Perry Tannenbaum - Feb 17, 2017


The current CPCC Theatre production of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL is not only timely, but thanks to one of the best casts ever assembled on the Halton Theater stage, it's also newly powerful.

Life Is Beautiful! Roundabout's CABARET to Play the Princess of Wales Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


David Mirvish will present the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET. CABARET will play a strictly one-week engagement, February 14 - 19 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

CABARET Tour Says 'Willkommen' to New Sally Bowles and Emcee
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced new casting for the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL Opens Friday at Actors' Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017


Actors' Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL Opens Friday at Actors' Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017


Actors' Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Life Is Beautiful! Roundabout's CABARET to Play the Princess of Wales Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017


David Mirvish will present the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET. CABARET will play a strictly one-week engagement, February 14 - 19 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

Kathleen Marshall, Gordon Greenberg & More Join The Muny's 2017 Summer Season
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2016


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny's 2017 Season, which opens on June 12 with Jesus Christ Superstar.

Single Tickets to Go Onsale for Mira Nair's MONSOON WEDDING on Monday 11/14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2016


Berkeley Rep today announced that single tickets for the world premiere of the new musical Monsoon Wedding will go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 14. Monsoon Wedding will have its world premiere at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre next spring. Previews begin Friday, May 5, 2017 and the show runs through Sunday, June 25, 2017. Press night for Monsoon Weddingwill be Friday, May 19, 2017.

Tony-Winning CABARET Comes to Atlanta's Fox Theatre This Fall; Tickets on Sale This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that individual tickets for the Atlanta engagement of Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET will go on sale Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m.

Photo Flash: Charing Cross Theatre's RAGTIME Opens in London
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 17, 2016


Following the critically acclaimed, sell out production of Titanic, Thom Sutherland, Artistic Director of the Charing Cross Theatre directs a new production of Ragtime, playing for a strictly limited season. 

Something Is Beginning! RAGTIME to Open in London Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2016


It was the music of something beginning... Ragtime, the landmark Broadway musical, will play the Charing Cross Theatre (The Arches, Villiers Street), in London's West End, beginning October 8th and run through December 10th in a strictly limited engagement. Opening night is set for October 17th.

STAGE TUBE: Anita Louise Combe Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME
by Stage Tube - Sep 20, 2016


Earl Carpenter, who starred in the West End and on Broadway as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and West End star Anita Louise Combe, Tessie Tura in Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre and both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago, head the cast of a major new actor-musician production of RAGTIME at Charing Cross Theatre. Click below to watch Anita Louise Combe, as Mother, singing RAGTIME's 'Back To Before' in the recording studio!

RAGTIME Releases Its First Picture - Meet Coalhouse Walker Jr.
by Liz Cearns - Sep 19, 2016


Ako Mitchell stars as Harlem musician Coalhouse Walker Jr., one of the central characters in the musical 'Ragtime'. This stunning new actor-musician version, with a cast led by West End and Broadway stars EARL CARPENTER and  ANITA LOUISE COMB, will follow critically acclaimed 'Titanic' as the second in-house production at Charing Cross Theatre.

Earl Carpenter and Anita Louise Combe Lead RAGTIME at Charing Cross Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Aug 22, 2016


Earl Carpenter, who starred in the West End and on Broadway as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and West End star Anita Louise Combe, Tessie Tura in Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre and both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago, are to head the cast of a major new actor-musician production of RAGTIME.

Kate Shindle, Robert Petkoff & More Join FUN HOME on Tour! Watch Our Favorite Performances from the New Family!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported last night, the first National Tour of FUN HOME will star Robert Petkoff (Broadway's Ragtime, All The Way, Anything Goes) as Bruce, Susan Moniz (Broadway's Grease, Chicago's Marriott Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater) as Helen and Kate Shindle (Broadway's Legally Blonde, Cabaret, and Miss America 1998) as Alison. Joining them will be ABBY CORRIGAN as Medium Alison, Alessandra Baldacchino (Broadway's Fun Home) as Small Alison, Karen Eilbacher as Joan, Robert Hager as Roy, LENNON NATE HAMMOND as John, PIERSON SALAVDOR as Christian, Anthony Fortino, Amanda Naughton, SOFIA TRIMARCHI and Michael Winther. At certain performances, CARLY GOLD will play the role of Small Alison.

RAGTIME Eyes Full, Immersive Ellis Island Production in 2017
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2016


The concert presentation might have wrapped up last night, but that doesn't mean it's the end of Ragtime. Event presenter Suzanne Friedman has an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.

Randy Harrison and Andrea Goss to Lead CABARET at Segerstrom Center This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2016


CABARET, the musical masterpiece, returns direct from Broadway!

Tony-Winning CABARET Comes to Atlanta's Fox Theatre This Fall; Tickets on Sale This Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2016


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that individual tickets for the Atlanta engagement of Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET will go on sale Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m.

Starry RAGTIME ON ELLIS ISLAND Sets Special Ticket Lottery
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2016


Ragtime On Ellis Island is pleased to announce that a limited number of seats to the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8, will be distributed to the public by way of an online ticket lottery

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Andy Mientus Join Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon & More in RAGTIME on Ellis Island
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2016


Ragtime On Ellis Island just announced that Tony Award winner and Original Broadway cast member Brian Stokes Mitchell (Shuffle Along, Man of La Mancha) and acclaimed stage and television star Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening, Les Miserables) have joined the lineup of the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8. The all-star cast, directed by Sammi Cannold (Violet on a moving bus at A.R.T; Assistant Director for Diane Paulus & Rachel Chavkin), will perform a selection of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical that features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally. The concert is being presented by Suzanne Friedman with an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.

Ragtime FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Ragtime and what's the order?
Ragtime
Goodbye My Love
Journey On
The Crime of the Century
What Kind of Woman
A Shtetl Iz Amereke
Success
Gettin' Ready Rag
Henry Ford
Nothing Like the City
Your Daddy's Son
New Music
Wheels of a Dream
The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Gliding
Justice
President
Till We Reach That Day
Harry Houdini, Master Escapist
Coalhouse's Soliloquy
Coalhouse Demands
What a Game
Atlantic City
Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.
Our Children
Sarah Brown Eyes
He Wanted to Say
Back to Before
Look What You've Done
Make Them Hear You
The Show Biz
I Have a Feeling
Ragtime
Goodbye, My Love
Journey On
Crime Of The Century
What Kind Of Woman?
A Shteltl Iz Amereke
Success
His Name Was Coalhouse Walker
Getting' Ready Rag
Henry Ford
Nothing Like The City
Your Daddy's Son
The Courtship
New Music
Wheels Of A Dream
The Night That Goldman Spoke
Gliding
Justice
President
Till We Reach That Day
Coalhouse's Soliloquy
Coalhouse Demands
What A Game!
Atlantic City
Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.
Our Children
Sarah Brown Eyes
He Wanted To Say
Back To Before
Look What You've Done
Make Them Hear You
Epilogue

Other Productions of Ragtime

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

Ragtime - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Brian Stokes Mitchell
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Peter Friedman
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Marin Mazzie
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Graciela Daniele
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Graciela Daniele
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Santo Loquasto
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Santo Loquasto
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Frank Galati
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Frank Galati
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Steven Sutcliffe
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Steven Sutcliffe
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lynn Ahrens
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lynn Ahrens
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Flaherty
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Flaherty
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Ragtime
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Ragtime
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations William David Brohn
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations William David Brohn
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical Wendell K. Harrington
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical Eugene Lee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Wendell K. Harrington
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Eugene Lee
1998 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Brian Stokes Mitchell
1998 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Lynn Ahrens
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Terrence McNally
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Flaherty
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Brian Stokes Mitchell
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Marin Mazzie
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Graciela Daniele
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Costume Design Santo Loquasto
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Frank Galati
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Eugene Lee
1998 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Terrence McNally
1998 Tony Awards Best Choreography Graciela Daniele
1998 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Santo Loquasto
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Frank Galati
1998 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1998 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Tony Awards Best Musical Livent (U.S.) Inc
1998 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations William David Brohn
1998 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Flaherty
1998 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Lynn Ahrens
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Peter Friedman
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Brian Stokes Mitchell
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Audra McDonald
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Marin Mazzie

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