Ford Center for the Performing Arts

A Complete History of RAGTIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Lea Michele Remembers Marin Mazzie with 1997 RAGTIME Halloween Tribute
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2025

Lea Michele is honoring the late Marin Mazzie on her birthday with backstage photos from Ragtime in 1997. The upcoming Chess star took to social media to share photos of herself dressed up as Mazzie as 'Mother' for Halloween.

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!

How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

Full Cast Set For New North American Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the new, licensed North American tour of Dear Evan Hansen, which will kick off in Houston, TX this September.  Learn more about the cast here and how to get tickets to the show along with the full tour schedule.

Video: Watch a New Trailer For Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024

The brand new touring production of Shrek the Musical has officially hit the road, and is set to continue through August 2024. An all new trailer was released on the show's TikTok account. Check out the video here!

Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.

All New Production of SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Embark on Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour in February 2024.  Find out where to catch the show in a city near you!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31st, 2023
by - Oct 31, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Becomes Longest Running Production Ever at the Lyric Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

With over 1,550 performances, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has become the longest running production ever in the history of the Lyric Theatre since it first opened 25 years ago as the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre & Film Will Host a Fall 2023 Open House
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre & Film will host a fall 2023  Open House, Friday, November 10, 2023.

Cast Set For the Non-Equity National Tour of THE CHER SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The cast has been announced for the Non-Equity National Tour of THE CHER SHOW. The new production, featuring Bob Mackie’s dazzling original Tony Award-winning Broadway costumes, hits the road in November 2023, traveling to 57 markets across the USA.  

THE PROM Comes to The University of Mississippi in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

The Prom opens at The University of Mississippi in November. Performances run November 10 – November 11 at 7:30pm and November 11 – November 12 at 2:00pm at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

THE CHER SHOW Will Kick Off National Tour in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

A brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Cher Show will hit the road this year! Learn more about the full tour route, ticket information, and more!

Shop RAGTIME Reunion Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2023

Get your official merchandise from the Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime! Take home items like the Ragtime In-Concert Hoodie, and the Logo Tee, below.

Video: Watch Original RAGTIME Cast Reunite for Curtain Call
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2023

The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. Watch as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman, Kelli O'Hara and more take their bows at the end of the big night!

Video: Watch Highlights from the Original Run of RAGTIME
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2023

Tonight's the night! The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime will take place at the Minskoff Theatre. As we await the big night, recap some of our favorite original Ragtime moments with these videos!

Lea Michele Joins The Entertainment Community Fund's RAGTIME Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023

Lea Michele will make a special appearance in The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime. Michele originated the role of “Little Girl” in Ragtime on Broadway. Learn more about the concert here!

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kelli O'Hara to Star in RAGTIME Reunion Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, will take place on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Minskoff Theatre. Learn who is starring in the concert, and how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BWW 1/19: WICKED Tour Casting, FUNNY GIRL Album Signing, and More!
by - Jan 19, 2023

Top stories include new casting for the National Tour of Wicked, a Funny Girl album signing, and more! Plus, check out a video of Aaron Tveit making his entrance in Moulin Rouge! as he returns to the show, and more.