Ragtime
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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Sunday, May 10, 2009 |
| Time: | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Location: | The Kennedy Center |
| Street: | 2700 F Street, NW |
| City/Town: | Washington, DC |
Description
First there was the Sondheim Celebration. Then Mame and Carnival! Now the Kennedy Center presents its newest production of a great American musical!
THE CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS FOUNDATION SERIES FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Ragtime
The Musical
WINNER! Four 1998 Tony Awards including Best Score!
"A MILESTONE IN MUSICAL THEATER!"
--Rolling Stone (1998)
"A TRIUMPH! The number one theatrical event of the year!"
--Time Magazine (1998)
"Blessed with beauty, ambition, a smashing wardrobe, and a social conscience. A SPECTACULAR FEAST FOR THE EYES!"
--The New York Times (1998)
Book by Terrance McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on the novel RAGTIME by E.L. Doctorow
Directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
In this brand-new production of the acclaimed Broadway musical Ragtime, the Kennedy Center turns back the clock to the start of the 20th century--a time when anything was possible and ragtime music was king! For many, New York City was the land of opportunity. A poor Jewish immigrant sells his "moving picture" books on the street. A wealthy Victorian couple welcomes a runaway into their home. A Harlem jazz pianist turns an issue of justice into a revolution. One by one, their personal journeys come alive as historic figures offer guidance and diversion--among them escape artist Harry Houdini, auto tycoon Henry Ford, famed educator Booker T. Washington, and chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit. Together, their stories celebrate the struggle between tradition and independence… black and white… old and new… all in pursuit of the American dream. With its cast of vibrant characters, vivid sets and costumes, and Tony Award–winning score, Ragtime is the can't-miss theater event of spring 2009.
Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Notice: There are a limited number of $25 tickets available for this engagement. They are available for purchase in-person only at the Kennedy Center Box Office with a limit of two (2) tickets per person. Prior to coming to the Kennedy Center, please call (202) 467-4600 to check availability. Funding is provided by The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation and Stephen and Christine Schwarzman.
Additional support is provided by The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation.
THE CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS FOUNDATION SERIES FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Ragtime
The Musical
WINNER! Four 1998 Tony Awards including Best Score!
"A MILESTONE IN MUSICAL THEATER!"
--Rolling Stone (1998)
"A TRIUMPH! The number one theatrical event of the year!"
--Time Magazine (1998)
"Blessed with beauty, ambition, a smashing wardrobe, and a social conscience. A SPECTACULAR FEAST FOR THE EYES!"
--The New York Times (1998)
Book by Terrance McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on the novel RAGTIME by E.L. Doctorow
Directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
In this brand-new production of the acclaimed Broadway musical Ragtime, the Kennedy Center turns back the clock to the start of the 20th century--a time when anything was possible and ragtime music was king! For many, New York City was the land of opportunity. A poor Jewish immigrant sells his "moving picture" books on the street. A wealthy Victorian couple welcomes a runaway into their home. A Harlem jazz pianist turns an issue of justice into a revolution. One by one, their personal journeys come alive as historic figures offer guidance and diversion--among them escape artist Harry Houdini, auto tycoon Henry Ford, famed educator Booker T. Washington, and chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit. Together, their stories celebrate the struggle between tradition and independence… black and white… old and new… all in pursuit of the American dream. With its cast of vibrant characters, vivid sets and costumes, and Tony Award–winning score, Ragtime is the can't-miss theater event of spring 2009.
Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Notice: There are a limited number of $25 tickets available for this engagement. They are available for purchase in-person only at the Kennedy Center Box Office with a limit of two (2) tickets per person. Prior to coming to the Kennedy Center, please call (202) 467-4600 to check availability. Funding is provided by The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation and Stephen and Christine Schwarzman.
Additional support is provided by The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation.
Other Information
- Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.
Event Type
This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
Admins
- Doug Wallace Percussion (creator)