Nearly 30 years have passed since Ragtime first premiered on Broadway, but the musical's layered story about pluralism, opportunity, and the rule of law seems, if anything, more relevant now.
The revival that opened last year at New York's Lincoln Center is anchored by powerhouse performances from Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy, who lead a cast of nearly 40 performers. Together, they tell three intertwined stories set in the first decade of the 20th century: about a wealthy white family, a Latvian Jewish immigrant with a young daughter, and a successful black pianist who suffers injustice at the hands of racists and endures tragedy brought on by federal agents.
