RAGTIME closing August 16th; Cast Changes in Final Weeks

 

Ben Levi Ross will play his final performance as Mother’s Younger Brother on July 12. Jake Pedersen will play the role July 14-26, with Nicholas Barrón in the role July 28-August 16.

Colin Donnell will play his last performance as Father on June 14. Ben Davis will play the role June 16-July 19 and August 4-16, with Matthew Scott as Father July 21-August 2.

Shaina Taub’s final performance as Emma Goldman is August 2, with Julie Benko returning to the role August 4-16.

Anna Grace Barlow’s final performance as Evelyn Nesbit is June 14. Morgan Marcell (June 16-July 16) and Marina Kondo (July 17-August 16) close the show.

Nick Barrington (Little Boy) departs on June 14, with Jackson Parker GIll assuming the role on June 16. Greyson Chapman will join as understudy.

Ellie May Sennett (Little Girl) departs on August 2. Tabitha Lawing returns to the role and will split it with Aerina DeBoer August 4-16.


https://www.theatermania.com/news/ragtime-will-close-in-august-cast-changes-announced-for-final-weeks_1841257/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASVNMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegTL5UrRQr-EwndpuN9kabv23XvLSel5S8A7VgzhGH0nw9ibE2H7P68ik4rk_aem_Edxh1BXjNG9O-qY2qOeeRQ

Updated On: 6/9/26 at 02:04 PM

JSquared2 said: "malcs98 said:


I wonder how many tickets from these cast changes will end up on the theatr app…"



I'm guessing...none??"]]

I mean we will see, but those buying tickets in advance want to see specific performers but now with these casting changes they're not going to be able to, so those tickets usually end up on the theater app (which I use sometimes and I think you all should too). 

 

On a seperate note I've just thought of this and I know this is not confirmed yet but picture this Lear DeBessonet directing THE SECRET GARDEN for Lincoln Center reuniting with Joshua Henry as Neville, Ben Levi Ross as Dickon, and Caissie Levy as Martha AND Nicholas Christopher as Archibald...I need to hear Joshua and Nick's "Lily's Eyes"

inception said: "I think this is good news. A non-profit shouldn't be running the same show for years on end. They should be presenting new shows each season - whether those be new works or revivals."

Correct. Especially one that's had two revivals and is going on tour. Make space for the new. 

malcs98 said: "On a seperate note I've just thought of this and I know this is not confirmed yet but picture this Lear DeBessonet directing THE SECRET GARDEN for Lincoln Centerreunitingwith Joshua Henry as Neville, Ben Levi Ross as Dickon,and Caissie Levy as Martha AND Nicholas Christopher as Archibald...I need to hear Joshua and Nick's "Lily's Eyes""

That's a nice bit of dreamcasting. I doubt we are going to see Josh or Caissie fresh off their Tony wins taking supporting roles. They are probably fielding numerous offers for other leading roles. 

I would hardly call winning an award (deservedly so IMO) and extending two weeks past the scheduled closing date "running off into the sunset"...

This is the very reason LCT has been trying to build another theater for quite some time.  They were actively looking for a space to build a new theater around Lincoln center and expand the plaza, or in midtown.  
 

They are limited in what they can do with only those spaces, and anytime they have a hit, they have to choose between keeping it running, but stifle subscribers/making new theater, or try to grow their audience, but close the moneymaker.  

BarnabyTucker said: "quizking101 said: "Personal Note: Them grabbing the Revival trophy and running off into the sunset really sticks in my craw."

Being a fan of Cats is great.

Wanting Cats to win Best Revival is great.

Having a weird grudge against a non-profit enjoying its well deserved success is not so great."

Well deserved political* success. Everyone who is anyone in the industry knows why Ragtime won. It was a posthumous win for what didn’t happen in 1998.  Which is why Lear didn’t win, because it wasn’t the actual best. It was a way to honor Terrence McNally’s legacy of a highly adored classic. 

I’m glad it did well at the box office and gave career awards to the deserving actors, but this win is simply business politics. It was a way for people to pat themselves on the back for what never happened - not because what’s happening at LCT is provocative or exciting for the industry. It’s the same show, with great performances and questionable directorial choices.