Ragtime Musical Hits the Road in New Tour

Lear deBessonet's acclaimed revival of the musical 'Ragtime' is embarking on a North American tour. This ambitious production, which premiered at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York, will subsequently travel to various cities across the United States and Canada. Further details regarding tour dates, locations, and the cast are expected to be released at a later time.

The 'Ragtime' revival was initially produced by New York City Center in 2024 before transferring to Broadway's Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center. This production has consistently achieved sell-out performances, generating over $1 million in revenue each week. Producers Tom Kirdahy, Kevin Ryan, Robert Greenblatt, and Lamar Richardson expressed excitement about sharing the 'epic in scale and deeply human' production with communities throughout North America, noting its timeliness.

Based on E.L. Doctorow's 1975 novel, the musical features a score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, with a book by Terrence McNally. The story intricately weaves fictional narratives with historical figures and events, creating a compelling tapestry of personal struggles and national identity. The creative team includes Ellenore Scott for choreography, David Korins for scenic design, and Linda Cho for costume design, among others.