RAGTIME 2025 Reviews- Page 3

[KrupYou]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 5:48pm

Just saw itt again......magnificent. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 6:38pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "ACL2006 said: "DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "RW3 said: "JOSHUA HENRY, THAT TONY NOMINATION IS YOURS!"

Let’s hope he’s remembered by the time the Tony noms are announced"

I'd expect Ragtime to extend into June. Levy gets replaced. It's selling very well and now these near rave reviews. Also, LCT doesn't have the Beaumont booked for the Spring solely for the purpose of possibly extending Ragtime."

If it extends, then that would give the show a stronger fighting chance to win Best Musical Revival."

I’m seeing it tonight and am eager to share my thoughts since the grandiose mega musical has never been my cup of tea.

RAGTIME extending could help a nomination for revival, but it’s also going up against CHESS (the redemption arc), CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (Critically acclaimed and awarded off Broadway) and possibly THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (I talked to Sam Pinkleton at Oh Mary the other night and he seemed a little nervous, but that doesn’t mean anything necessarily)

As for Henry, if his performance has been singled out as a career best and acclaimed across the board, I think he would be a safe bet as a nominee (Christianne Noll and Bobby Steggart were nominated for the last revival which closed five months before the Tonys).

His certain competition is looking primarily to be Nicholas Christopher for CHESS - with Tutty (Two Strangers), Bourzgui (Lost Boys), Tveit (Chess), and Brightman (Schmigadoon) all questionable in the mix (Jellicle Ball will likely petition everyone as featured and we don’t know who Frank in RHS is yet). 

The musical slate this season is looking rather bleak.

Updated On: 10/18/25 at 06:38 PM

[Melissa25]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 6:52pm

I would much rather go to Lincoln Center or any of the Off-Broadway venues than the theater district. Times Square is a serious pain for me.

[Mike66]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 7:59pm

Play Esq. said: "

I’m also a member at the Met Opera, so going to Lincoln Center is nothing for me. It’s maybe myfavorite part of the City…except for the dearth of good restaurants, of course 🙄"

 

Oh MY -- there are a bunch of fabulous restaurants a few steps from Lincoln Center.  We live part of the year across the street from Juilliard, and find the food in the neighborhood one of my favorite reasons for being there.  Fabulous Chinese, two great French Restos, a bunch of wonderful Italian Choices, the expected Deli/Diner choices, AND the Magnolia Bakery.  I put on weight just thinking about it.

Seriously -- It's not my place to start 'naming names' -- but if you want a list of my favs -- let me know.  I love the theatre district -- but most nights we eat here and then walk down to the 'district' because the food is great, the crowds arent cray, and the prices are more neighborhood and less tourist magnet.

(and YES -- it's great to have a rave musical across the street again!)

 

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 9:50pm

quizking101 said: "RAGTIME extending could help a nomination for revival, but it’s also going up against CHESS (the redemption arc), CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (Critically acclaimed and awarded off Broadway) and possibly THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (I talked to Sam Pinkleton at Oh Mary the other night and he seemed a little nervous, but that doesn’t mean anything necessarily)"

If Ragtime doesn't extend, I doubt that'll be detrimental to its chances at a Best Musical Revival nom. Countless closed shows have been remembered in that category before (including the previous Ragtime revival).

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 10/18/25 at 11:18pm

Mike66 said: "Seriously -- It's not my place to start 'naming names' -- but if you want a list of my favs -- let me know."

Are we gatekeeping restaurants now? Please, name names. I’ve lived in the city a long time and still struggle to find solid places to eat in the immediate Lincoln Center vicinity.