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New York City Center presents Ahrens and Flaherty's powerful adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel.
New York City Center presents Ahrens and Flaherty's powerful adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel.
Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. and his sweetheart Sarah; Latvian immigrant Tateh and his Little Girl; and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother. These characters join a host of historical figures, such as labor activist Emma Goldman.
Ragtime is a sweeping, powerful musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. Through heartrending storytelling and beloved songs like “Wheels of a Dream” and “Back to Before,” Ragtime offers an explosive and relevant portrait of America in the throes of social upheaval.
