Ragtime

Show details

Categories: Musical, Tony winner, Drama

Audience: Strictly for 5+

Theater name: Vivian Beaumont Theater

Find the best seats in the house with the Vivian Beaumont Theater seating chart

Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar area for pre-show drinks, cloakroom, lobby concession services.

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, assistive listening devices, accessible restrooms, companion seating options

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast and crew

• Leading roles: Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Caissie Levy as Mother, Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh, Colin Donnell as Father, Nichelle Lewis as Sarah, John Clay III as Booker T. Washington, Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother, Anna Grace Barlow as Evelyn Nesbit and Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman

• Director: Lear deBessonet

• Book: Terrence McNally

• Choreographer: Ellenore Scott

• Music: Stephen Flaherty

• Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens

• Set designer: David Korins

• Costume designer: Linda Cho

Additional info

• This show is strictly recommended for children aged 5 years and above, and anyone under 5 years won't be permitted inside the theater.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Keep in mind that the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Frequently asked questions about Ragtime

Q: How much do the Ragtime Broadway tickets cost?

A: Prices may vary depending on seats and dates.

Q: Where is Ragtime playing in New York?

A: The show is playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show runs for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: Ragtime follows three families, Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr., Jewish immigrant Tateh, and a wealthy white matriarch Mother, each chasing the American Dream in a rapidly changing early-1900s New York.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: It’s generally recommended for audiences aged 5 years and above. Children under the age of 5 years will not be admitted inside the theater.

Q: What are some of the popular songs in Ragtime?

A: Audience favorites include “Wheels of a Dream,” “Till We Reach That Day,” “Your Daddy’s Son,” “Make Them Hear You,” and “Ragtime.” You can listen to the album here.

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