RAGTIME 2025 Reviews- Page 12

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 2/9/26 at 8:38pm

I've noticed that Tom Nelis has been doing a production of KING LEAR for a short run at La Mama the past few weeks; he's still on or back on the show's website; does anyone know who played Grandfather while he was out?

 

EDIT: Never mind, found it. It was Paul Slade Smith. 

Updated On: 2/9/26 at 08:38 PM

[Ensemble17701165943]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 8:07am

Loved it. Would see it again tomorrow. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/11/26 at 6:07pm

Ross just posted he’ll be out the final week of March; I don’t think I realized Jason Forbach is a Mother’s “Younger” Brother understudy. Younger is doing a lot of heavy lifting there considering he’s 2-3 years Levy’s senior.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/11/26 at 7:10pm

Call_me_jorge said: "Ross just posted he’ll be out the final week of March; I don’t think I realized Jason Forbach is a Mother’s“Younger” Brother understudy. Younger is doing a lot of heavy lifting there considering he’s 2-3 years Levy’s senior."

I mentioned earlier in this thread that I once ushered for a local community theatre production of Ragtime. It actually did so well commercially, that they extended the run. As a result, I was invited back to usher for an additional performance. Although the actor who was initially playing Younger Brother couldn't continue. So a replacement (who was notably older than the actress playing Mother) came in...and he didn't look nor felt convincing in the role.

Updated On: 2/12/26 at 07:10 PM

[Ensemble17701165943]

Posted: 2/11/26 at 9:08pm

Saw this last weekend. Amazing. 

[goodtimes123]

Posted: 2/14/26 at 2:30pm

https://www.parents.com/why-broadway-star-caissie-levy-stepped-away-from-new-musical-11905026

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/14/26 at 2:40pm

Performance from the company this Monday on The View. 

[DaveyG]

Posted: 2/16/26 at 12:21pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Performance from the companythis Monday on The View."

Josha Henry was glorious on The View this am. Please watch it. I'm not ashamed to say it made me cry. Ragtime feels more important than ever right now. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/16/26 at 2:17pm

Updated On: 2/16/26 at 02:17 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/16/26 at 2:17pm

Jinx, Jeffrey. :)

 

Updated On: 2/16/26 at 02:17 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/20/26 at 4:03pm

Is there any reason to believe LCT is planning to film the show or already has for TOFT or Great Performances?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/20/26 at 4:32pm

Call_me_jorge said: "Is there any reason to believe LCT is planning to film the show or already has for TOFT or Great Performances?"

A number of people are still waiting for the live capture of the 2023 reunion concert to premiere. I've read that it's currently on hold because of this revival.

Updated On: 2/20/26 at 04:32 PM

[binau]

Posted: 3/10/26 at 10:58am

is ‘till we reach this day’ usually directed like this? The quality of the vocals, the ensemble member who has an amazing featured part and most of all the absolute horror and despair coming from the actors it was almost frightening in the most moving way. God it ‘hits’ deep and I can’t tell if this is inherent in the material or if this production took it to new places. In general, the quality of the acting and singing in this production is next level!!  
 

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/10/26 at 12:23pm

Curious to hear about another extension soon?

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 3/10/26 at 11:19pm

ACL2006 said: "Curious to hear about another extension soon?"

I was just coming here to ask about this. Can't make it to NYC until July so I'm hopeful for another extension...

[ELP]

Posted: 3/11/26 at 9:12pm

binau said: "is ‘till we reach this day’ usually directed like this? The quality of the vocals, the ensemble member who has an amazing featured part and most of all the absolute horror and despair coming from the actors it was almost frightening in the most moving way. God it ‘hits’ deep and I can’t tell if this is inherent in the material or if this production took it to new places. In general, the quality of the acting and singing in this production is next level!! “

Allison Blackwell, as Sarah’s Friend, is otherworldly singing/preaching this song. If you are not emotionally devastated by the shear impact of this number by her and the entire cast and feeling THEIR emotions pouring out at you onstage, you do not have a beating heart!!!!