New York City Opera Postpones Ragtime

Due to unexpected schedule conflicts of Frank Galati and Graciela Daniele, director and choreographer of City Opera's new production of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens' Ragtime, the New York City Opera is postponing the presentation of the musical.

The company had planned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the work by mounting a new production with the original Broadway team; music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Terrence McNally, directed by Mr. Galati and with choreography by Graciela Daniele. Mr. Galati and Ms. Daniele are an integral part of this team and due to their unavailability City Opera is delaying its production until the entire team is available to work on the piece. The musical, which was scheduled to open at City Opera on April 8, 2008, will be replaced in the repertory by a musical theater work to be announced shortly.

Refunds or exchanges will be available to patrons who have the show as part of their subscription. Single tickets for the City Opera 2007-2008 season go on sale on Monday, August 6. For questions regarding subscriptions please call 212-496-0600.