Ragtime at City Centers
Ragtime at City Centers
CoffeeBreak
Broadway Star 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 Star 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 Star 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 Star 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
Oh look, a bibu!
#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.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 7/24/24 at 12:27 PM
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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