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Ragtime 1998 - Articles Page 2

Ages: 6+
Opened: January 18, 1998
Closing: January 16, 2000

Ragtime - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More


Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning musical, transports you to the vibrant and tumultuous turn-of-the-century America. Set against the backdrop of historical events like the building of the Ellis Island Immigration Station and the rise of celebrity culture, the interwoven stories of three distinct families explore themes of race, class, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Through a powerful score that blends ragtime, blues, and traditional musical theater styles, Ragtime examines the complexities of the American experience. The characters' journeys intertwine in unexpected ways, highlighting the social and racial tensions simmering beneath the surface of a nation on the cusp of change.




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Tony Winner Audra McDonald Comes to Houston, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013


Tony Award-winner and vocalist Audra McDonald is coming to Houston Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. in the Brown Theater at the Wortham Theater Center, presented by Society for the Performing Arts. Accompanying her on stage will be Houston native Andy Einhorn.

Audra McDonald's Live from Lincoln Center Concert to Be Re-Broadcast on PBS, 8/30
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2013


In a recent PBS special, Audra McDonald took center stage at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall with 'Audra McDonald In Concert: Go Back Home.' At this special gala concert, the five-time Tony Award winner shined a light on her favorite music, including songs from a wide range of musical theater composers featured on her highly anticipated new recording, Go Back Home (Nonesuch), her first solo album in seven years. An extended version of 'Audra McDonald In Concert: Go Back Home' will air again on PBS stations on August 30 at 9pm and September 1 at 1:30pm. (ET) (check local listings).

Audra McDonald Kicks Off GO BACK HOME Summer, Fall 2013 Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2013


According to Audra McDonald's official website, the singer will be taking her first solo album in seven years, Go Back Home, on a national tour. Go Back Home was released May 21 on Nonesuch Records. McDonald's new tour dates across North America will kick off with a performance at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI, tonight, June 8. Scroll down for a full list of tour dates!

Audra McDonald Adds GO BACK HOME Summer, Fall 2013 Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2013


According to Audra McDonald's official website, the singer will be taking her first solo album in seven years, Go Back Home, on a national tour. Go Back Home was released May 21 on Nonesuch Records. McDonald's new tour dates across North America will kick off with a performance at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI, on June 8. Scroll down for a full list of tour dates!

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Audra McDonald's 'Go Back Home'!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 22, 2013


Broadway favorite Audra McDonald is set to release 'Go Back Home', her first solo record in seven years on May 21. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive listen to one of the album's tracks, 'Go Back Home' from The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb.

Live From Lincoln Center Airs 'Audra McDonald In Concert: Go Back Home' on PBS, 5/24
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 17, 2013


Live From Lincoln Center's season finale features series host Audra McDonald taking center stage at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall with "Audra McDonald In Concert: Go Back Home." At this special gala concert, the five-time Tony Award winner shines a light on her favorite music, including songs from a wide range of musical theater composers featured on her highly anticipated new recording, Go Back Home (Nonesuch), her first solo album in seven years. "Audra McDonald In Concert: Go Back Home" airs on PBS stations on Friday, May 24 at 9 p.m. (ET) (check local listings).

AUDIO: Listen to a track from Audra McDonald's GO BACK HOME Album; Release Set for 5/21
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2013


Nonesuch releases Audra McDonald's first solo album in seven years-Go Back Home-on May 21, 2013. After four seasons spent in Los Angeles playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit medical drama Private Practice, the acclaimed singer and actress returned to New York and Broadway last year, winning her record-tying fifth Tony Award for her role in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess. With Go Back Home, the Grammy Award-winning soprano, whose voice Stephen Sondheim has hailed as "one of the glories of the American theater," makes her highly anticipated return to recording, presenting her most personal album to date.

WICKED Breaks Record to Become Highest Grossing Production in Nine Consecutive Years
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013


The blockbuster musical WICKED has achieved an unprecedented Broadway milestone as it enters its 10th Anniversary year, becoming the first Broadway musical ever to remain the highest grossing production for a record-breaking nine consecutive years. Since opening in 2004, its first full year at the Gershwin Theatre, WICKED has remained at the top of the Broadway grosses.

2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 26: 1998 - THE LION KING vs. RAGTIME
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 6, 2012


Today we continue the 2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a match-up of epic proportions that seemed to signify more than merely friendly competition for theatre's top honors being awarded that night - THE LION KING versus RAGTIME.

Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Presents THE MARCH
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 13, 2012


Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the helm at Steppenwolf Theatre Company with his stage adaptation of The March, Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow's novel about General William Tecumseh Sherman's Civil War march through Georgia. This marks Galati's Second Stage production of a Doctorow novel, following the highly-acclaimed musical Ragtime (1998). The much-anticipated production features a cast of 26 playing a mix of fictional and historical characters. The March begins previews April 5 (Opening Night is April 15; Press Performances are April 14 at 3pm and April 17 at 7:30pm) and runs through June 10, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $78) are on sale now (prices are subject to change). Check out the production photos below!

Audra McDonald Comes To The Stage At Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Audra McDonald brings her luminous soprano and incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling to the Van Wezel on Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 @ 7:00 PM.

Audra McDonald Brings Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Audra McDonald Comes To The Stage At Van Wezel
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


Audra McDonald brings her luminous soprano and incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling to the Van Wezel on Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 @ 7:00 PM.

Kimmel Center Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2011


Kimmel Center's 10th Anniversary Season officially kicks off with two vocalists taking the stage to showcase new works

Audra McDonald to Bring Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall,10/22
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Kimmel Center Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2011


Kimmel Center's 10th Anniversary Season officially kicks off with two vocalists taking the stage to showcase new works

Audra McDonald to Tour Beginning October 1
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 17, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 2010-11 season with the company premiere of Dead Man Walking, American composer Jake Heggie's masterful opera about compassion and redemption.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 2010-11 season with the company premiere of Dead Man Walking, American composer Jake Heggie's masterful opera about compassion and redemption.

FINIAN'S RAINBOW's James Stovall Dies Sept. 26
by Molly Hagan - Sep 27, 2010


Broadway and musical theater veteran, James Stovall died yesterday, September 26 confirms his talent agency, Abrams Artists & Associates. Cause of death and age are unavailable at this time, but it has been reported that Stovall suffered from heart problems.

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Guest Star on 'Ugly Betty'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 25, 2010


Tony Award nominee Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Vanessa Williams' ex in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Mitchell will play the role of Don, a simply guy who is the antithesis of Wilhelmina. It is reported that Mitchell's role may be recurring. The episode will air sometime in March.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Takes Over For Adriane Lenox In 'FIRST WIVES CLUB' Musical
by Charlie Piane - Jun 15, 2009


THE FIRST WIVES CLUB is getting a new wife. For personal reasons, Adriane Lenox will not be a part of the musical production. Tony Award nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph has stepped in to the role of 'Elyse'.

'FIRST WIVES CLUB' Reschedules First Previews, Old Globe Run Now Starts 7/17
by Eddie Varley - Jun 1, 2009


Previews for the world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical are now set to begin July 17, 2009. The schedule was changed to accommodate a revised rehearsal/technical schedule.

Casting Announced For Broadway-Bound THE FIRST WIVES CLUB Musical
by Charlie Piane - May 15, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto is pleased to announce the complete cast and design team for its world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical, as part of the Globe's 2009 Summer Season.

Ragtime History

Other Productions of Ragtime

1996   Canada World Premiere
Canada
1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   West End London Revival
West End
2005   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Chicago Chicago Revival
Chicago
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2012   West End Open Air Production
West End
2015   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
US Tour
2016   Off-Broadway Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2016   West End Charing Cross Theatre Company Revival Production
West End
2017   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Revival
Regional (US)
2024   Off-Broadway Concert Revival Production
Off-Broadway

Ragtime - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Best Book of a Musical Terrence McNally
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set Design Eugene Lee
1998 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Eugene Lee

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