Ragtime at City Centers

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/

Updated On: 6/27/24 at 04:16 PM

^ You’re correct. Her direction of Into the Woods was astounding, especially for a piece that was originally designed for a couple of weeks. 
 

Would love to hear Jeannette Bayardelle sing Sarah's Friend.  

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Updated On: 6/27/24 at 08:53 PM

Ellenore Scott (The Lonely Few, Titanique, Funny Girl) has announced that she will be choreographing.

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.

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. 

Great casting all around.

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.  

Dynamite casting.

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!

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. 

Updated On: 7/24/24 at 12:27 PM

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.