"Ragtime" and the pursuit of the American Dream
Summary
The Broadway revival of the musical "Ragtime," which earned 11 Tony Award nominations, explores the American Dream at the start of the 20th century. The show draws connections between that historical period and today, focusing on topics like race and immigrants' experiences.Key Facts
- "Ragtime" is a musical recently revived on Broadway.
- The revival received 11 Tony Award nominations.
- The story is set around the early 1900s in America.
- The musical shows people’s hopes and struggles chasing the American Dream.
- Topics include race relations and the lives of immigrants.
- CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca interviewed cast members and creators.
- The cast includes actors Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz.
- Lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty discussed the show’s modern-day relevance.
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