
Ragtime
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Zi Alikhan
An era exploding, a century spinning
Nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical, this triumphant masterpiece bursts forth with show-stopping splendor and unbridled passion. Prepare to be swept away by the diverse rhythms of the turn of the 20th century as three intersecting narratives capture the rich complexity of the American experiment past, present, and future. Cultures clash, people change, and hope shines in the darkness.
“One of the great musicals of the 20th century!”
Chicago Tribune“Glorious!”
Washington Post“Dazzling…an astonishment!”
New York Times
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Due to some adult situations, violence, and the contextualized yet recurring use of racial slurs, we encourage all patrons to use their own discretion in determining the appropriateness of the material. Please refer to this plot summary if you have any concerns.
RUN TIME
Approximately 3 hours. Run time includes one 15-minute intermission. (Subject to change.)
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how NEA grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES
NOV 20
7:30p P |
NOV 21
7:30p P, V |
NOV 22
7:30p P |
NOV 23
8:00p★ |
NOV 24
2:00p |
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NOV 25 | NOV 26
7:30p C, 👌 |
NOV 27
7:30p🗣 |
NOV 28
HOLIDAY |
NOV 29
7:30p |
NOV 30
2:00pOC |
DEC 1
2:00p🗣 |
DEC 2 | DEC 3
7:30p🗣 |
DEC 4
7:30p |
DEC 5
7:30p |
DEC 6
7:30p |
DEC 7
7:30p |
DEC 8
2:00p ¿ |
DEC 9 | DEC 10
7:30p🗣 |
DEC 11
7:30p |
DEC 12
7:30p |
DEC 13
7:30p |
DEC 14
7:30p |
DEC 15
2:00p |
The Band
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Percussion…………………………… Paul Hannah
Reeds, Music Coordinator……………..Wayne Leechford
French Horn……………………………David Lewis
Violin………………………………..Tasi Mathews
Bass……………………………Sinclair Palmer
Keyboard 2……………………..Alex Thompson
Where Are We Now?
As part of our 2019/20 Legacy | NOW season, PlayMakers is hosting a series of post-show conversations facilitated by local artists, scholars, and cultural workers entitled: Where Are We NOW? After select performances, we will invite audience members to gather in an adjacent space for a fluid, dynamic, and intergenerational discussion on the themes of each play. You don’t even need to have tickets for that performance in order to join us for the conversation!
6:00pm, Studio 101
6:30pm, Studio 105
Begins at approximately 5:00p
Begins at approximately 10:30p, Studio 105
Begins at approximately 5:00p, Studio 105
Begins at approximately 10:30p, Studio 105
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Reviews
REVIEWS
Ragtime at Playmakers: Touching, Slightly Painful With Unique Twist (4/5)
by Phyllis Coley
Spectacular Magazine
December 9, 2019
Ragtime: ★★★½
by Byron Woods
Indy Week
December 6, 2019
Review: Ragtime
by Nicole Ackman
Broadway World
December 6, 2019
The PlayMakers’ Production of Ragtime Brims With Provocative Choices
by Lauren van Hemert
RDU On Stage
November 26, 2019
PlayMakers’ Ragtime is Immersive and Impacting
by Susie Potter
Triangle Arts Review
November 24, 2019
PlayMakers’ Rendition of Ragtime, As Reimagined by Director Zi Alikhan, Is Gutsy and Fresh
by Nancy Rich
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
November 24, 2019
PlayMakers’ Ragtime Is a Stunning, Vivid Portrayal of Life in New York, 1906
by Alan R. Hall
CVNC
November 23, 2019
NEWS
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by David Menconi
News and Observer
November 9, 2018
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by Kathy Hanrahan
WRAL
October 30, 2018