City Center's 24-25 Season: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life- Page 4
City Center's 24-25 Season: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#75
Posted: 5/18/24 at 5:59pmUpdated On: 5/18/24 at 05:59 PM
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#76
Posted: 5/18/24 at 9:34pm
sortofpedantic said: "SonofRobbieJ said:
Do we think blackface is essential for Burrs in this? I think George C. Wolfe could get away with that in 2000, but not sure how that plays now. Will it need to be a black actor? Or can they just reconceive the type of 'clown' Burrs is?"
I would personally never vouch for the use of blackface in any production, but however they wind up staging it, I sincerely hope that we're able to finally see a version of this show that's as deep as LaChiusa and Wolfe intended. If I'm not mistaken, Burrs' role as a blackface performer was originally written to be the diametric opposite of Queenie, who was originally conceived as a Black performer passing as white using makeup. I've always been fascinated that they chose to pivot to Toni Colette after they lost Vanessa Williams in the original cast, as there is SO MUCH text in this show that hits completely different when interpreted as referring to Queenie's Blackness."
This is honestly what interests me more than if they'll keep the blackface. Will we get a Black Queenie? It's baked into the material but the creatives obviously didn't see it as completely necessary because they pivoted. I want to see it.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#77
Posted: 5/18/24 at 10:00pm
I would bet that there will be no black face or there will be a way they use it and apologise for its use. This is one of the most taboo practices and it’s 2024 - no one wants to be involved in this kind of controversy. I trust in George C Wolfe - a black artist - that it was important at the time. But there are certain things that just would not fly today and this is one of them.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#78
Posted: 5/18/24 at 10:19pm
When tickets go on sale to the general public on May 23, can I use the ACC2324 access code for the $28 tickets or would it be too soon?
Also, I know it was just announced but are we expecting a runtime close to 3 hours? Planning to do a 2 show day with Ragtime and Romeo+Juliet.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#79
Posted: 5/19/24 at 7:21am
Unless we hear otherwise, I would expect the full version and definitely estimate around 3 hours for Ragtime.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#80
Posted: 5/19/24 at 11:29am
Three hours! The poor staff!
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#81
Posted: 5/19/24 at 12:08pm
I’m predicting Denée Benton for Ragtime. Not sure when or if Gilded Age starts filming again, but if she’s not busy, she’s my prediction.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#82
Posted: 5/19/24 at 1:13pm
From someone I trust, it’s not Denée. Without saying who, I think it’ll bring a lot of Joy to people.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#83
Posted: 5/19/24 at 1:37pm
Jordan Catalano said: "From someone I trust, it’s not Denée. Without saying who, I think it’ll bring a lot of Joy to people."
OMG!!!
I'm also hoping they get a really strong actor for 'Mothers Younger Brother'. Bobby Steggert was riveting in the last revival - especially in his last big scene with Father.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#84
Posted: 5/19/24 at 1:47pm
I'm hearing Joy Woods for Sarah. Sean Allan Krill's name has also come up for Father.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#85
Posted: 5/21/24 at 6:19pm
I will be incredibly frustrated/angry if this is the condensed Ragtime that was presented at Tanglewood last summer with an expanded orchestra but had some songs omitted and minimal dialogue…apparently done with the approval of the original creative team.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#86
Posted: 5/21/24 at 6:28pm
Stagestrucklad2 said: "I will be incredibly frustrated/angry if this is the condensed Ragtime that was presented at Tanglewood last summer with an expanded orchestra but had some songs omitted and minimal dialogue…apparently done with the approval of the original creative team."
No way City Center would do that. They are known for honoring productions and including all songs/dialogue.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/18/13
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#87
Posted: 5/21/24 at 7:00pm
how I wish Frank Galati could be around to see this.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#88
Posted: 5/21/24 at 7:51pm
FANtomFollies said: "Stagestrucklad2 said: "I will be incredibly frustrated/angry if this is the condensed Ragtime that was presented at Tanglewood last summer with an expanded orchestra but had some songs omitted and minimal dialogue…apparently done with the approval of the original creative team."
No way City Center would do that. They are known for honoring productions and including all songs/dialogue.
THE LIFE would like a word with you…
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#89
Posted: 5/21/24 at 9:38pm
BCfitasafiddle said: "I'm hearing Joy Woods for Sarah. Sean Allan Krill's name has also come up for Father."
Do we expect the Notebook to close or for Joy to just have a few week hiatus?
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#90
Posted: 5/21/24 at 11:17pm
Stagestrucklad2 said: "I will be incredibly frustrated/angry if this is the condensed Ragtime that was presented at Tanglewood last summer with an expanded orchestra but had some songs omitted and minimal dialogue…apparently done with the approval of the original creative team."
Sometimes symphonic concert versions of musicals have to be condensed due to musicians' union rules about playing time (see: all the Hollywood Bowl musicals with the LA Phil), or for other logistical or stylistic reasons. Symphonic concerts at venues like Tanglewood are also put up with barely any rehearsal (even less than Encores) and minimal/no staging or costumes.
I have no doubt this script and score will be extremely similar to the original and 2009 revival versions.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#91
Posted: 5/22/24 at 11:07am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Stagestrucklad2 said: "I have no doubt this script and score will be extremely similar to the original and 2009 revival versions."
Especially since the recent track record is of one show each season transferring...
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#92
Posted: 5/22/24 at 3:14pm
BJR said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Stagestrucklad2 said: "I have no doubt this script and score will be extremely similar to the original and 2009 revival versions."
Especially since the recent track record is of one show each season transferring..."
None of that is within City Center's control. They benefit from transfers and commercial partnerships but they're not the ones leading the transfers and putting up the money. I would view it as a coincidence more than anything.
I would manage expectations for any shows moving without a bona fide box office star in the cast (and Ragtime does not have a star). I also don't know if Ragtime or any other shows in the 2024-25 season have commercial enhancement behind them already. Parade, Pal Joey, and Mattress did.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#93
Posted: 5/22/24 at 10:22pm
Anyone know what time tix go on sale?
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#94
Posted: 5/22/24 at 10:50pm
Typically noon for City Center
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#95
Posted: 5/22/24 at 11:13pm
Rooting for URINETOWN to transfer.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#96
Posted: 5/23/24 at 10:17am
Anyone know if there is an Access City Center Club code for Ragtime? I’m a member and haven’t gotten an email about it yet. Do they usually have Access tickets available for the opener of the season? Thanks all!
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#97
Posted: 5/23/24 at 10:27am
seussical93 said: "Anyone know if there is an Access City Center Club code for Ragtime? I’m a member and haven’t gotten an email about it yet. Do they usually have Access tickets available for the opener of the season? Thanks all!"
Following up with this too
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#98
Posted: 5/23/24 at 11:10am
seussical93 said: "Anyone know if there is an Access City Center Club code for Ragtime? I’m a member and haven’t gotten an email about it yet. Do they usually have Access tickets available for the opener of the season? Thanks all!"
Don't know if it'll work immediately but the ACC2425 code appears to be active.
City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life#99
Posted: 5/23/24 at 11:12am
Ptero2 said: "seussical93 said: "Anyone know if there is an Access City Center Club code for Ragtime? I’m a member and haven’t gotten an email about it yet. Do they usually have Access tickets available for the opener of the season? Thanks all!"
Don't know if it'll work immediately but theACC2425 code appears to be active."
sweet - thanks !
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