A large, multi-ethnic group of people dressed in early twentieth century clothes stand in a group and look to the right.

The cast of Ragtime (2017). Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Ragtime

An epic musical!

March 10, 2017 — May 20, 2017

~2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission

Recommended for ages 12 and older

Accessible

Based on E.L. Doctorow’s celebrated novel, this epic Tony-winning musical depicts three families striving for the American dream at the turn of the 20th century. As the country balances on the cusp of social change, the lives of a wealthy white family, a daring Harlem musician and a determined Jewish immigrant intersect—and their fates are inextricably bound and profoundly changed. With an expansive musical score, striking relevancy and a who’s who of 20th-century historical characters, Ragtime confronts both the unbridled optimism and the stark reality of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Peter Flynn (1776, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) directs an all-star D.C. cast including Kevin S. McAllister, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton and Jonathan Atkinson.

Artistic Team

Book by Terrence McNally

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Based on the novel Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

Director Peter Flynn

Choreographer Michael Bobbitt

Music Director Christopher Youstra

Scenic Design Milagros Ponce de Leon

Costume Design Wade Laboissonniere

Lighting Design Rui Rita

Sound Design David Budries

Projection Design Clint Allen

Wig and Make-up Design Anne Nesmith

Orchestrations Kim Scharnberg

Dramaturge Jennifer L. Nelson

Dialects Leigh Wilson Smiley

Production Stage Manager Craig A. Horness

Assistant Stage Manager Taryn Friend

Casting Patrick Pearson

Cast

Jonathan Atkinson

Tateh

Christopher Bloch

Grandfather/J.P. Morgan

Felicia Curry

Sarah’s Friend and Dance Captain

Rayanne Gonzales

Emma Goldman

James Konicek

Father

Gregory Maheu

Younger Brother

Kevin S. McAllister

Coalhouse

Justine “Icy” Moral

Evelyn Nesbit

Christopher Mueller

Houdini

Tracy Lynn Olivera

Mother

Nova Y. Payton

Sarah

Jefferson A. Russell

Booker T. Washington

Stephen F. Schmidt

Harry K. Thaw/Adm. Peary

John Leslie Wolfe

Henry Ford

Elan Zafir

Stanford White/Willie Conklin

Maria Egler

Ensemble

Ines Nassara

Ensemble

Eben K. Logan

Ensemble

Sean-Maurice Lynch

Ensemble

Rayshun LaMarr Purefoy

Ensemble

Karen Vincent

Ensemble

Tobias Young

Ensemble

Ashleigh King

Swing

Ryan Burke

Swing

Henry Baratz

Little Boy

Holden Browne

Little Boy

Dulcie Pham

Little Girl

Kylee Geraci

Little Girl

Mya King-Namdar

Coalhouse Walker III

Rubin B. Singleton IV

Coalhouse Walker III

Artistic Team

Conductor/Keys 1/Accordion Christopher Youstra

Keys 2 Victor Simonson

Reeds (Clarinet, Flute, Pic, Alto Sax) Lee Lachman

Trumpet/Flugel Fred Irby, III

Trombone Joe Jackson

Violin Andrea Vercoe

Bass/Tuba Yousef Chisholm

Banjo/Steel Acoustic Gerry Kunkel

Drums Danny Villanueva

Trailer

“Make Them Hear You”

From the Gallery

A man holds the hands of a young girl and talks to her. In the background, peoples shadows are projected against sheets all over a stage.

Jonathan Atkinson and Dulcie Pham in Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A man and young boy sit on a bench while people sing all around them. All are dressed in turn of the century outfits.

Cast of the musical Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A woman in a black shawl stands on a staircase and sings. Behind her people wait in line on a balcony.

Rayanne Gonzales as Emma Goldman in the musical Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A young boy in a suit and straw hat talks to a young girl in ragged clothes. A woman sits on a bench and pulls on the back of the boy's suit jacket, while a man stands behind the young girl and looks at the boy suspiciously.

Tracy Lynn Olivera, Henry Baratz, Dulcie Pham and Jonathan Atkinson in the Ford’s Theatre production of Ragtime, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Three women dressed in burlesque outfits dance together while two men in suits and straw hats look on.

(left to right) Elan Zafir, Felicia Curry, Justine “Icy” Moral, Eben K. Logan and Stephen F. Schmidt in the musical Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A young couple sit together on a blanket laid out on the ground. The man holds a newborn infant.

Kevin S. McAllister and Nova Y. Payton in the Ford’s Theatre production of Ragtime, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A man kneels and holds a young girl in ragged clothes while talking with her. Behind them are hung silhouettes of various shapes.

Jonathan Atkinson as Tateh and Dulcie Pham as Little Girl in the Ford’s Theatre production of Ragtime, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.