John Rapson
Latest News on John Rapson:
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album (Apr 15, 2026)
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station (Apr 10, 2026)
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite For RAGTIME Talkback on the Black Experience (Apr 10, 2026)
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album (Apr 15, 2026)
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station (Apr 10, 2026)
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite For RAGTIME Talkback on the Black Experience (Apr 10, 2026)
BIO
Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Beadle Bamford), Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong, Sweeney Todd, Wonderful Town (Encores), Between the Lines. Tour: The D’Ysquith family - A Gentleman’s Guide…TV/Film: “The Blacklist,” “The Gilded Age”. Solo Show: The Hollow. Training: University of Michigan.
Photos
(Back Row L-R) Martin Landry, Dan Hoy, John Rapson, Sean Stack, Jake David Smith, Will Burton and Julia Murney
(Front Row L-R) Hillary Fisher, Heather Ayers, Aubrey Matalon, Arielle Jacobs, Jerusha Cavazos, Vicki Lewis and Wren Rivera
Date:
07/12/2022
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN THE LINES Off-Broadway
Front row (l to r) John Rapson (Roscuro), Betsy Morgan (Queen Rosemary), Ryan Melia (Librarian), Dorcas Leung (Despereaux), and Yasmeen Sulieman (Princess Pea)
Back row (l to r) Ben Ferguson (Furlough), Matt Nuernberger (Botticelli), Dan Weschler (Stained-Glass Knight), Arya Shahi (King Phillip), Curtis Gillen (Most High Head Mouse), and Alex Falberg (Lester)
Date:
11/24/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX at Berkeley Rep
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Beadle Bamford [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Major Domo
Grantaire
Bamatabois
Major Domo
Grantaire
Bamatabois
Thénardier (Understudy)
Bishop of Digne (Understudy)
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[US Tour]
25th Anniversary Production, 2010
Bambatois
Claquesous
Farmer
Bambatois
Claquesous
Videos
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 12:18:26
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - 2026-04-10 17:00:04
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-03 11:33:52
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 14:10:05
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
Video: Joshua Henry & RAGTIME Cast Rehearse 'Gettin’ Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - 2025-09-19 10:52:52
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: Anika Noni Rose Sings 'One Hundred Easy Ways' in Encores! WONDERFUL TOWN
by Michael Major - 2025-05-06 11:00:37
Video: WONDERFUL TOWN Highlights at New York City Center Encores!
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-01 06:38:47
Video: Inside the First WONDERFUL TOWN Rehearsal With the Encores! Orchestra
by Michael Major - 2025-04-08 09:22:39
Video: Josh Groban Sings His SWEENEY TODD Entrance Line on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2023-10-25 12:07:18
Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-07 06:12:02
Video: Watch Alex Lacamoire Break Down SWEENEY TODD Orchestrations During Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-25 14:23:15
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2023-04-18 13:05:42
News
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026
New video footage has been released of Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, Rodd Cyrus, John Rapson, and the ensemble of Ragtime recording 'Success' for the 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of the beloved musical.
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026
New video footage has been released of Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, Rodd Cyrus, John Rapson, and the ensemble of Ragtime recording 'Success' for the 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of the beloved musical.
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.
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.
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.
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry took over The View stage on Monday to perform a powerful rendition of Make Them Hear You from the musical revival of Ragtime. Check out his performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry took over The View stage on Monday to perform a powerful rendition of Make Them Hear You from the musical revival of Ragtime. Check out his performance now.
Broadway Cast of RAGTIME Set for Monday Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
On Presidents Day, the cast of Broadway's Ragtime will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit revival. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
On Presidents Day, the cast of Broadway's Ragtime will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit revival. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
Photos: Sterling K. Brown Visits RAGTIME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2026
Ragtime is now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of Sterling K. Brown visiting the company here! The cast features Joshua Henry and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2026
Ragtime is now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of Sterling K. Brown visiting the company here! The cast features Joshua Henry and more.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Video: RAGTIME's Caissie Levy Performs ‘Back to Before’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026
Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026
Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Gus Birney, Austin Scott and More to Star in EVERYTHING IN THE DIM LIGHT Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
The Directors Company, in association with Jayne Ackley Lynch will present an industry presentation of Everything in the Dim Light, a new play by Jeremy Landon Hays, directed by Hannah Ryan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
The Directors Company, in association with Jayne Ackley Lynch will present an industry presentation of Everything in the Dim Light, a new play by Jeremy Landon Hays, directed by Hannah Ryan.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The new Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The new Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
Photos: Inside the RAGTIME Cast Recording Listening Party
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2026
The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2026
The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event here!
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Rapson been in?
John Rapson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has John Rapson been in?
John Rapson has not appeared in the West End.
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