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theater1 month ago•16 min saved

Ragtime Extends Broadway Run by Two Weeks After Tony Win

Ragtime's Lincoln Center Theater revival, fresh off winning the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will extend its Broadway run for two final weeks, closing August 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre after a 14-week run that began last September. The production stars Tony winners Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy, with cast changes including Ben Levi Ross departing July 12, Colin Donnell leaving June 14, and Shaina Taub departing August 2, while Julie Benko will play Emma Goldman from August 4–16. A North American tour launches fall 2027 at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre with more stops to be announced.

via Deadline|

#broadway #lincoln-center-theater #musical-revival

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Tonys 2026: Ragtime Wins Revival Battle as Bourzgui Delivers Stunning Musical Win

Death of a Salesman led the night with the most Tonys, but Ragtime won Best Musical Revival and Cats: The Jellicle Ball claimed three awards, including Best Direction of a Musical for Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch. Ali Louis Bourzgui delivered a surprise win in Featured Actor in a Musical for his role described as the Lost Boys’ charismatic vampire leader, beating André De Shields. In play acting categories, Alden Ehrenreich edged out Christopher Abbott for the Featured Actor in a Play, while John Lithgow overtook Nathan Lane for Lead Actor in a Play. Several multiple-nominee shows—The Rocky Horror Show, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and Titaníque—went home empty-handed.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ali-louis-bourzgui #broadway #cats-the-jellicle-ball

entertainment1 month ago•106 min saved

Ragtime Leads 2026 Drama Desk Awards as Broadway Dominates

The 2026 Drama Desk Awards honored Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway theatre, with Ragtime leading with five wins including Outstanding Musical Revival; Death of a Salesman and Oedipus each earned four, Schmigadoon! won Outstanding Musical, and The Balusters took Best Play, along with numerous other awards and special honors.

via New York Theatre Guide|

#broadway #death-of-a-salesman #drama-desk-awards

theater2 months ago•11 min saved

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime Dominate the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime each earned five awards at the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, sharing top honors with Schmigadoon! winning Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Ragtime taking Outstanding Revival of a Musical; Ragtime also earned Lead Performer (Joshua Henry), Featured Performer (Ben Levi Ross), Outstanding Direction (Lear deBessonet), and Outstanding Video/Projection Design (59 Studio), while Schmigadoon! won for its Book, Choreography, Orchestrations, and Costume Design. Death of a Salesman revival was the season’s most-awarded play with four wins, and The Lost Boys picked up two design awards. The awards ceremony is May 21 at MMAC Theater; full nominees and winners are listed in the article.

via Playbill|

#broadway #off-broadway #outer-critics-circle-awards

arts2 months ago•12 min saved

Tony Awards 2026: The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Top Nominations With 12 Each

The 79th Tony Awards nominations were revealed May 5, led by The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, each with 12 nominations (including Best Musical). Ragtime follows with 11 nominations, while Death of a Salesman is the top-nominated play with nine. The ceremony takes place June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ for Premium members, with Pink set to host. A full nominees list spans Best Play, Best Musical, revivals, acting, design and more.

via Playbill|

#arts #broadway #ragtime

theater8 months ago•0 min saved

Ragtime Revival on Broadway Explores American Dreams and Divisions

Broadway's 'Ragtime' highlights American ideals through a powerful musical portrayal of racial and social harmony and tension in early 20th-century New York, emphasizing the fragile nature of unity in diversity.

via The Washington Post|

#american-ideals #broadway #diversity

theater8 months ago•3 min saved

Ragtime Revival on Broadway Celebrates American Dreams

The revival of the musical Ragtime on Broadway, directed by Lear deBessonet and starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, has opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre with critics' reviews now available. The production features a talented cast, impressive design elements, and a storyline based on E.L. Doctorow's novel, exploring themes of race, society, and history in early 20th-century New York City. Reviews are rolling in, highlighting the show's artistic elements and performances.

via Playbill|

#broadway #musical #ragtime