Rags Revival 2017

Opened: October 25, 2017
Closing: December 10, 2017

Rags - 2017 - East Haddam, CT (Regional) History , Info & More

Goodspeed Opera House
PO Box A, 6 Main Street East Haddam, CT 06423

Welcome to the new world! Fresh from Ellis Island, a young mother and her son search for a new life and a sense of home as the 20th century beckons. The streets of Manhattan's Lower East Side may not be paved with gold, but they echo with the music of opportunity, optimism and hope. A ravishing score by the songwriters of Annie and Wicked colors a sweeping saga of America's immigrant past. Celebrate our rich roots in Goodspeed's new adaptation of a neglected masterpiece of the musical theatre.

Get Rags Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Announces KINKY BOOTS, COME FROM AWAY And More At 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


It's time to start filling those summer calendars!  Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre's summer season opens May 31st with Kinky Boots.

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point Announces First-Ever Mainstage Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024


Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point has announced its first-ever – mainstage season. Learn more about the production here!

Photos: First Look at THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


Cleveland Play House is presenting the regional premiere of the international hit comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong. Check out photos here!

Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024


Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers at Walnut Street Theatre with GROUCHO: A LIFE IN REVUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024


Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Marx Brothers' historic three-month run at the Walnut with this hilarious and moving tribute to 'The Kings of Comedy.'

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Terrence Mann & More to Join New York City Ballet's 75th Anniversary Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


New York City Ballet has revealed number of guest artists who will perform with the Company during its ongoing 75th Anniversary Season.

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023


Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

New York Festival Of Song Presents GRACIAS A LA VIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023


​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, continues its Mainstage season with Gracias a la vida, a musical tour of South America, with songs from Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall.

Kellen Gray And The RSNO Release 'African American Voices II'; First Commercial Recordings Of Music By Margaret Bonds, Ulysses Kay, & Coleridge Taylor-Perkinson
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023


African American Voices II includes Margaret Bonds' Montgomery Variations (1964), Ulysses Kay's Concerto for Orchestra (1948), and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson's Worship: A Concert Overture (2001) and will be released worldwide on Linn Records on October 13, 2023 (digital) and October 20, 2023 (CD).

Ars Nova Unveils New Fall 2023 Programming Including SHOWGASM, DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Check out the exciting new lineup of Fall 2023 shows at Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Dixie's Tupperware Party on NOV 16 & 17. Get your tickets now at Ars Nova's website.

Ars Nova Partners with Julio Torres To Identify, Develop, & Commission New Comedy
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


To celebrate this partnership, Torres will return to Ars Nova on Oct 26 to host SHOWGASM. Get more information about the event here!

NYFOS Next Festival to Return with New Song Performances at Rubin Museum of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will present its annual NYFOS Next Festival with two performances on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art.

Music at Kohl Mansion To Launch Chamber Music Season October 22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023


Music at Kohl Mansion (MAKM), the Bay Area's “prestigious  chamber music presenter,” will launch the 2023-24 international chamber music season Sunday,  October 22 at 7 p.m. with the virtuosic Israeli Chamber Project, as part of a 7-concert series on Sunday evenings at the historic Kohl Mansion's Great Hall.

David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC, With Songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023


Don't miss out on STEREOPHONIC, a phenomenal play with music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, exclusively at Playwrights Horizons. Find out the dates and book your tickets now for this unforgettable theatrical experience.

Initial Cast Set For CINDERELLA Panto at Theatre Royal Winchester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023


Theatre Royal Winchester has announced the first members of its cast for this year’s traditional family pantomime, Cinderella – and it’s a double act reunion!

Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023


Discover the world premiere of (pray), a captivating production presented by Ars Nova and National Black Theatre in New York City. Don't miss this limited engagement performance that explores the profound power of sacred offerings.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song Present PERENNIALS This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023


​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2023-24 Mainstage season with Perennials - Songs For Every Season on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song to Present PERENNIALS - SONGS FOR EVERY SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023


Join Kaufman Music Center and New York Festival of Song for the season opening concert, 'Perennials - Songs For Every Season,' on September 28 at Merkin Hall. Don't miss this celebration of music's power to guide us through the year.

Interview: 'Dickens' Characters Are Timeless': Tanika Gupta And Pooja Ghai on Colonialism, Racism and Relevance in Adapting GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 4, 2023


Back in 2011 playwright Tanika Gupta staged her adaptation of Great Expectations. 12 years later she has re-worked the script, shifted the time frame and collaborated with the Artistic Director of Tamasha Pooja Ghai. Pooja played Mrs Gargery in the original, and who is now directing this new version for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Reveals Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2023


Irvine Barclay Theatre has announced more shows for its 2023-24 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre presents renowned artists in a wide range of genres, from jazz, classical, country, Motown, and global music, to comedy, dance, theater, captivating speakers, and more.

Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development.

Tony Bennett, Iconic Singer and Performer, Dies at 96
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Bennett, iconic singer and performer, has died at age 96.

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For GREAT EXPECTATIONS at Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023


The cast and creative team has been announced for Great Expectations at Royal Exchange Theatre. Find out who starring in the show here!

Videos