About the Show

A turn-of-the-century tale of race, class, and hope, starring Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.

Set at the dawn of the 20th century, Ragtime intertwines the lives of three families in pursuit of the American Dream. Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Black pianist, and his beloved Sarah navigate a society rife with racial tensions. Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia, seeks a better life for his daughter amidst the challenges of assimilation.

Meanwhile, a white upper-class family grapples with their own evolving ideals. Their stories converge, painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the cusp of change.

This production stars Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Caissie Levy as Mother, and Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh. Lear deBessonet directs, bringing her vision to Lincoln Center Theater following her acclaimed work with Encores! The musical features a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, with a book by Terrence McNally, based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow.