Ahrens and Flaherty's powerful adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel returns to Broadway.
"A brightly shining revival. A sterling production with a marvelous score and flawless cast."
The Wall Street Journal
Charles Isherwood
"A glorious cast, an abundance of extraordinary talent and riveting vocals. Rousing entertainment. Full stop."
The New York Times
Laura Collins-Hughes
Ragtime is a sweeping musical adaption of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his beloved Sarah, Jewish immigrant Tateh and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother. All grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold onto it.
Featuring a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a stirring book by Terrence McNally, and original orchestrations by William David Brohn, all of whom won Tony Awards for their work, Ragtime weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events, creating a rich tapestry that blurs the line between personal struggle and national identity, making history feel both intimate and epic.