Ragtime musical at Lincoln Center Vivian Beaumont

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting “Ragtime” at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York, with performances scheduled this week from Wednesday, May 20, through Sunday, May 24, according to the company’s official schedule. The revival is part of a limited Broadway run at the Lincoln Center venue on West 65th Street. The production is scheduled for evening performances on May 21 and May 22, two shows on May 23, and a Sunday matinee on May 24, the theater’s calendar shows. Lincoln Center Theater’s schedule page also lists the production continuing beyond May and into the summer. ### Which performances are on the calendar this week? Lincoln Center Theater lists “Ragtime” performances at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, with two shows on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. performance on Sunday, May 24. The same schedule page shows two performances on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The official calendar also shows additional performances beginning again on Tuesday, May 26, and continuing through June, July and into August. Opening night is listed as Thursday, Oct. 16, on the Lincoln Center Theater schedule page. ### Who is in this production of “Ragtime”? TodayTix lists Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Caissie Levy as Mother and Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh in the Broadway revival. (lct.org) The same listing names Colin Donnell as Father, Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother, Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman, Nichelle Lewis as Sarah, John Clay III as Booker T. Washington, Rodd Cyrus as Harry Houdini and Anna Grace Barlow as Evelyn Nesbit. The New York Theatre Guide listing for the production also names the principal cast and says the current company remained in place when the run was extended. That listing describes the show as a revival at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. ### What is this revival based on? E.L. Doctorow’s novel is the source material for “Ragtime,” and the musical has a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, according to theater listings. (todaytix.com) TodayTix describes the show as the story of three families in New York at the start of the 20th century. New York Theatre Guide says the musical weaves together fictional families and historical figures in early-1900s New York. (newyorktheatreguide.com) The listing points to songs including “New Music,” “Til We Reach That Day,” “Journey On,” “Back to Before,” and “Wheels of a Dream.” ### How long is the show, and what should ticket buyers know? TodayTix lists the running time at 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. (todaytix.com) The same listing sets the age guidance at 10 and older and says children under 5 are not permitted. The TodayTix production note says the show contains simulated violence, guns shown onstage, strong and racialized language, a gunshot sound effect, and theatrical haze and smoke. (newyorktheatreguide.com) The listing also identifies Lear deBessonet as director and Ellenore Scott as choreographer. ### How long will “Ragtime” stay at the Vivian Beaumont? New York Theatre Guide reported on March 22 that Lincoln Center Theater had extended the revival through Aug. 2, 2026. (todaytix.com) The publication said the run had previously been extended through June before the additional extension was announced. Lincoln Center Theater’s own schedule page now shows performances listed through Sunday, Aug. 2. (todaytix.com) The next dates after this week begin on Tuesday, May 26, with the production continuing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at 150 West 65th Street. (lct.org) (newyorktheatreguide.com)