Ragtime: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Ragtime weaves together the lives of three families in the early 20th century. The story follows the suburban family of Mother, the talented Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr., and Tateh, a Jewish immigrant who is striving to provide for his daughter. Ragtime captures the essence of a transformative period in American history, touching on themes of race, class, and immigration.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles) • Child Roles
Genre: Drama / Historical
Setting: 1900s, 1910s / USA (New Jersey, New York, NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Book: Terrence McNally
Based On: Ragtime➝ by E.L. Doctorow
Awards
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (1998)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1998)➝
Licensing
Ragtime is available to license through Music Theatre International.
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Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, America, Based on a Book, Black History, Canadian Premiere, Dark, Dramatic, Educational, Epic, Family, History, Immigration, Jazz, Narrators, One-Word, Political, Popular, Sports, Sung-Through
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