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70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Apr 28, 2026

New video footage of Caissie Levy performing 'Back to Before' from the Ragtime cast recording has been released. The cast recording is now available to stream on digital platforms, as well as to purchase on vinyl and CD.

Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Cast Album Release At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Yesterday, Lincoln Center Theater hosted a special Town Hall and cast album signing with SiriusXM in celebration of the Ragtime album's vinyl release. Check out photos of the event.

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

The cast of Broadway's Ragtime visited WNYC on Friday for a special appearance as part of the Broadway On The Radio series. Watch the hour-long event, featuring performances from Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Shaina Taub.

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.

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by Allison Henry - Apr 10, 2026

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Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Watch videos of Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowtiz, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross performing “The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square,” “Our Children,” and “Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime in the subway station.

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite For RAGTIME Talkback on the Black Experience
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Ragtime will host a special post-show panel, titled “The Black Experience in RAGTIME” next week. Producer Lamar Richardson will moderate the conversation, featuring original RAGTIME stars Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

RAGTIME Cast Album Signing And SiriusXM Front Row Event Set For Vivian Beaumont Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

RAGTIME, SiriusXM’s On Broadway, and Concord Theatricals Recordings will present a SiriusXM Front Row event and cast album signing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 23.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 6, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY Ending and More
by - Apr 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2026

Concord Recordings has released footage of Joshua Henry, Colin Donnell, Caissie Levy, Ben Levi Ross, Nichelle Lewis, and the RAGTIME ensemble recording “New Music” for their recently released cast album. Watch the video!

Anna Grace Barlow Will Depart RAGTIME in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Anna Grace Barlow will take her final bow as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime on Broadway on June 14, as confirmed on Barlow's Instagram story. Replacement casting has not been announced at this time.

RAGTIME Extends For a Second Time on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced that its limited engagement has been extended by popular demand for a second time.

Student Blog: The Midterms Mixtape: Five Soundtracks to Help Get Through Exam Season
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Mar 18, 2026

As both a self-proclaimed theatre geek and a college student, I am always listening to cast albums and soundtracks, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. Especially during exam season, these albums help me to relax and focus when I am studying or walking to classes, and they also help relieve my anxiety about upcoming exams. This year, I have been consistently listening to five cast albums that have been bringing me joy in my studies as we approach midterm exams here at Fordham University. I thought I would share these albums here to (hopefully) give you some new music to add to your playlist and lifestyle!

CHESS, RAGTIME, and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Join Lineup For WNYC’s BROADWAY ON THE RADIO Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

WNYC’s All Of It has announced the Spring 2026 lineup for its BROADWAY ON THE RADIO series, featuring CHESS, RAGTIME, and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL. Hosted by Alison Stewart, the live events will include cast performances and conversations with creative teams.

Allison Blackwell Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves at RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Allison Blackwell who is appearing in Ragtime on Broadway who took us backstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

Photos: Roundabout Theatre Company Honors Jean Smart at 2026 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company hosted its 2026 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.

Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

During Monday's special Broadway-themed episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, P!nk's daughter Willow went behind the scenes of Broadway's Ragtime to chat with the cast and crew about the production and share a musical number from the show. Check it out now.