"Ragtime": A timeless musical
Summary
The musical "Ragtime" has returned to Broadway, telling the stories of three different groups pursuing their American dreams around 1908. The revival at Lincoln Center features actors Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, and Joshua Henry and highlights themes of change, conflict, and hope.Key Facts
- "Ragtime" is a musical based on E.L. Doctorow's novel and first opened on Broadway in 1998.
- The story focuses on three characters: Mother (a rich suburban woman), Coalhouse Walker (a Black pianist), and Tateh (an immigrant from Eastern Europe).
- The musical shows how their individual dreams affect each other’s in America.
- Josh Henry plays Coalhouse Walker, Caissie Levy plays Mother, and Brandon Uranowitz plays Tateh in the current revival.
- The musical features the song "Wheels of a Dream," which expresses hope during difficult times.
- The show was created by writer Terrence McNally, lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and composer Stephen Flaherty.
- Flaherty’s background includes playing ragtime music, and Ahrens previously wrote songs about the immigrant experience.
- This is the third Broadway production of "Ragtime," and the creators believe this revival connects strongly with today’s audiences.
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