Ragtime at City Centers
Ragtime at City Centers
CoffeeBreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
#1Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:16pm
In solidarity with the "Titanic at City Centers" post ..
Coalhouse (Henry), Mother (Levy) & Tateh (Uranowitz) are confirmed. Anyone have info on who else might be joining? Unfortunate that deBessonet's usual dull direction will be attached to this ... but a great cast can hopefully bring it to its highest potential.
The show/concert seems to be selling well by title alone. https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2024-2025/ragtime/
#2Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:20pm
CoffeeBreak said: " Unfortunate that deBessonet's usualdull direction willbe attached to this ... "
I thought people were generally thrilled with how she handled Into the Woods, no?
#3Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:26pm
^ You’re correct. Her direction of Into the Woods was astounding, especially for a piece that was originally designed for a couple of weeks.
CoffeeBreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
#4Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:34pm
It was luck in the availability of high profile casting. A rarity when covid was just ending and actors were all without work or schedules/conflicts.
The production itself was devoid of creativity, interesting staging & the magic of WOODS. The top-tier cast & orchestra were great despite an otherwise bland production. Newer / more known titles have helped City Center draw crowds and high profile actors since.
CoffeeBreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
#5Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:37pm
Would love to hear Jeannette Bayardelle sing Sarah's Friend.
#6Ragtime at City Centers
Posted: 6/27/24 at 8:31pm
Also looking forward to see who else joins this cast. City Center has been on a roll lately.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#7Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 6/27/24 at 8:53pm
I liked her WOODS. The material is strong enough to thrive under that level of minimalism.
Looking forward to her RAGTIME, but I still wish we could have a revival on the New York stage helmed by a Black director.
and for the love of god drop the S from City Center!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CoffeeBreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#9Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/6/24 at 1:02pm
Ellenore Scott (The Lonely Few, Titanique, Funny Girl) has announced that she will be choreographing.
Voter
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
#10Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/6/24 at 8:12pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Ellenore Scott (The Lonely Few, Titanique, Funny Girl) has announced that she will be choreographing."
Taking it will a grain of salt but Joy Woods reposted it to her instagram story
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#11Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/6/24 at 11:44pm
Voter said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Ellenore Scott (The Lonely Few, Titanique, Funny Girl) has announced that she will be choreographing."
Taking it will a grain of salt but Joy Woods reposted it to her instagram story"
I know there have already been rumors of Joy as Sarah, but Joy and Ellenore are besties so I wouldn't read into that.
#12Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/10/24 at 1:01pm
Does anybody know if they’re doing this with the original orchestration or will it be reduced?
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#13Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/10/24 at 1:07pm
Encores started as a way to highlight scores and orchestrations. Typically they beef up the orchestra size, not reduce it. I imagine at least the original — probably larger.
#14Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:02pm
- Joy Woods as Sarah
- Colin Donnell as Father
- Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman
- Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother
#16Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:07pm
So looking forward to this one, and happy with all of those additional names.
#17Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:11pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "
- Joy Woods as Sarah
- Colin Donnell as Father
- Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman
- Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother"
Did I miss something obvious? Taub being cast seems like a backdoor announcement of Suffs closing. Unless she's just taking a couple of weeks off.
Voter
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
#18Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:15pm
So does this mean The Connector will transfer in the spring or summer if Ross is still attached to lead it still?
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#20Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:15pm
Jonathan Cohen said: "Did I miss something obvious? Taub being castseems like a backdoor announcement of Suffs closing. Unless she's just taking a couple of weeks off."
Actors take time off from their currently running shows to appear in an Encores concert all the time. She’s in a particularly good spot to do it, since she already has a standby and understudies. Joy Woods will also, theoretically, be taking time off if The Notebook is still running.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#21Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:16pm
Jonathan Cohen said: "Did I miss something obvious? Taub being castseems like a backdoor announcement of Suffs closing. Unless she's just taking a couple of weeks off."
No announcement of SUFFS or NOTEBOOK closing. Both are probably just taking 2 weeks off for this. Taub seems way overqualified for Emma Goldman, but she'll be good!
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#22Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:17pm
"ErmengardeStopSniveling said: I know there have already been rumors of Joy as Sarah, but Joy and Ellenore are besties so I wouldn't read into that.
Lolz.
#23Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:27pm
Voter said: "So does this mean The Connector will transfer in the spring or summer if Ross is still attached to lead it still?"
The Connector isn’t transferring.
and re: Suffs- Emma Goldman is not a large role. Taub will only need to take the weeks of Ragtime off.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#24Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:28pm
Voter said: "So does this mean The Connector will transfer in the spring or summer if Ross is still attached to lead it still?"
Is a CONNECTOR transfer in the works or is that just your speculation? That show seems D.O.A. after its MCC run. License it out, don't waste money on a transfer.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#25Ragtime at City Center
Posted: 7/24/24 at 12:33pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Jonathan Cohen said: "Did I miss something obvious? Taub being castseems like a backdoor announcement of Suffs closing. Unless she's just taking a couple of weeks off."
No announcement of SUFFS or NOTEBOOK closing. Both are probably just taking 2 weeks off for this. Taub seems way overqualified for Emma Goldman, but she'll be good!"
Judy Kaye was also way overqualified for the role. But it really can be a standout role. Plus being a part of this production in any way will be bragging rights for years to come. Shaina is IDEAL for the role.
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