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Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025


Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Meet the cast of the production!

Review: SpeakEasy Stage's Splendid A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE is Paul Daigneault's Fitting Farewell to the Company He Founded
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 6, 2025


What did our critic think of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

Blake Jenner to Star in THE WEDDING SINGER at the Colony Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025


Blake Jenner, star of Glee and the Netflix series What/If, has been set to lead the cast of The Wedding Singer, the musical comedy, at The Colony Theatre. Learn more about the production.

Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Feb 6, 2025


PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

THE WEDDING SINGER Comes to the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025


The Colony Theatre has announced a new production of The Wedding Singer, the musical comedy. There will be preview performances beginning in June. Learn more here!

Mandy Patinkin to Perform at Massey Hall in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025


Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, to Massey Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: RAGTIME Rides on the Wheels of a Dream at The Ruth
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 6, 2025


RAGTIME rides on the wheels of a dream of founders, artists, and donors as it opens the brand-new home of the former Hale Center Theater Orem. The magnificent musical is the inaugural production in the Smith Grand Theater at the beautifully designed, spacious yet intimate Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth) on the dōTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove.

RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024


In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!

Video: Cast of RAGTIME at New York City Center Sings 'Till We Reach That Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024


Watch the cast of New York City Center's Ragtime perform 'Till We Reach That Day.' Learn more about the production starring Joshua Henry and more, and see how to purchase tickets.

BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to CMT Marquee
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024


CMT MARQUEE will kick off its 57th Season with the local premiere of Beautiful, The Carole King Musical. Beautiful marks the beginning of Kevin Hauge’s final season after 30 years of leadership at Children’s Musical Theater San Jose.

Video: Nichelle Lewis Sings 'Your Daddy's Son' in RAGTIME
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024


Nichelle Lewis is taking on the iconic role of Sarah in the New York City Center gala production of Ragtime. Watch as she performs 'Your Daddy's Son' in this video.

Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024


Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!

Review Roundup: RAGTIME at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024


Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...

Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024


Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.

Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024


Shaina Taub, who was recently honored by Time Magazine as part of their 2024 Time100 Next List, recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss her musical Suffs. During the interview, she also shared why Ragtime is her favorite show and how it serves as an inspiration for Suffs. Watch the segment now!

Video: RAGTIME at New York City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2024


Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video! The musical opened with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Video: RAGTIME Rehearses for New York City Center
by Joey Mervis - Oct 24, 2024


Something's beginning at New York City Center next week. The annual gala presentation for 2024 is Ragtime. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team get ready for the start of performances and talk about how they're approaching the production!

Spotlight: MANDY PATINKIN at Keswick Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 21, 2024


Mandy Patinkin Live in Concert - March 7 in Glenside PA

Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2024


See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).

Mandy Patinkin to Present BEING ALIVE at Wharton Center This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024


Mandy Patinkin will present a concert titled BEING ALIVE, featuring Adam Ben-David on piano at the Wharton Center. The performance promises an evening of music and storytelling, showcasing Patinkin's celebrated career. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Susan Birkenhead
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024


Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, Working, BOOP!).

Nichelle Lewis Replaces Joaquina Kalukango in RAGTIME at City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024


Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mandy Patinkin Will Perform at Miller Auditorium Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024


Broadway’s master song man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, to Miller Auditorium for one performance only on Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024


Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.

BWW Q&A: Robert Mark Morgan on RAGTIME at STAGES St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2024


At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible. A sweeping musical portrait of early twentieth-century America, RAGTIME, tells the story of three families united by courage, compassion, and a belief in not only the American dream, but the promise of tomorrow.

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