“The great American musical returns: Ragtime‘s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.”
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Ragtime
Vivian Beaumont Theater · 2h 55m · Opened Oct 16, 2025 · Closes Aug 16, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics hail this stripped-down revival as powerfully resonant for our moment, with Joshua Henry's performance and the glorious score earning widespread praise, though some find the staging too sparse and the material occasionally heavy-handed.
Critic Scorecard
32 reviewsSort:
“Revived once again by Lear DeBessonet following last year’s outstanding City Center concert version, this nearly flawless Theater production ranks among Broadway’s best of all time.”
“It’s only right that this marvelous revival now should land at Theater.”
“Theater’s revival of Ragtime is Broadway at its very finest, a top-notch production of an American classic with stellar performances, direction, and human themes that touch, entertain, and remain relevant, in their clear connection between then and now.”
“And on Broadway, with this glorious company, that song has never sounded more urgent, more human, or more full of hope.”
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Audience Scorecard
11.8K audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2025-26 season89
Decorated
Won Best Revival (Musical) + 3 more
Outer Critics:5 winsDrama Desk:4 wins / 6 nomsDrama League:3 winsNY Drama Critics:1 win
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicweek of 8/2/2026 · rank #5 on Broadway
5.6% market sharethis wk
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Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Ragtime?
Critics hail this stripped-down revival as powerfully resonant for our moment, with Joshua Henry's performance and the glorious score earning widespread praise, though some find the staging too sparse and the material occasionally heavy-handed. (CriticScore 83/100 from 32 reviews.)
Is Ragtime worth seeing?
Absolutely — Ragtime is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 83/100 from 32 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Ragtime?
Ragtime has a CriticScore of 83/100 based on 32 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Ragtime still running on Broadway?
Yes, Ragtime is currently playing at Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 16, 2026.
Where is Ragtime playing on Broadway?
Ragtime is playing at Vivian Beaumont Theater, located at 150 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023.
How long is Ragtime?
Ragtime has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Ragtime appropriate for children?
Ragtime is recommended for Ages 12+.
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Theater Scorecard
Great VenueThe Vivian Beaumont Theater offers exceptional sightlines and sound quality due to its unique thrust stage design, ensuring a great view and auditory experience from nearly every seat. While the ambiance is enhanced by its location within the Lincoln Center, the comfort level is average with some reports of tight seating, and facilities are typical for a Broadway venue.
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Cast Updates
ragtime-2025Show closesas Production
Aug 16, 2026
Production closes 2026-08-16 (date reconciled to broadway.com-audited closingDate).
SourcePreviously in This Show
Current Cast
- Ben DavisFather
- Joshua HenryCoalhouse Walker Jr.Winner: Actor (Musical)
- Caissie LevyMotherWinner: Actress (Musical)
- Nichelle LewisSarahNom: Featured Actress (Musical)
- Jake PedersenMother's Younger Brother
- Brandon UranowitzTatehNom: Actor (Musical)
- Julie BenkoEmma Goldman
- John Clay IIIBooker T. Washington
Original Broadway Cast
- Colin DonnellFather
- Joshua HenryCoalhouse Walker Jr.Winner: Actor (Musical)
- Caissie LevyMotherWinner: Actress (Musical)
- Nichelle LewisSarahNom: Featured Actress (Musical)
- Ben Levi RossMother's Younger BrotherNom: Featured Actor (Musical)
- Brandon UranowitzTatehNom: Actor (Musical)
- Anna Grace BarlowEvelyn NesbitBroadway debut
- Nick BarringtonThe Little BoyBroadway debut
Notable Replacements
- Nicholas BarrónMother's Younger Brother
- Ben DavisFather
- Jake PedersenMother's Younger Brother
- Matthew ScottFather
- Julie BenkoEmma GoldmanWhile Shaina Taub is on leave
- Aerina DeBoerThe Little Girl
- Jackson Parker GillThe Little Boy
- Marina KondoEvelyn Nesbit
Creative Team
- Terrence McNallyBook
- Stephen FlahertyMusic
- Lynn AhrensLyrics
- Lear deBessonetDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 83/100 (32 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2025
- Closes
- Aug 16, 2026
- Running
- 10 months on Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 12+
- Synopsis
- The sweeping musical about three families in turn-of-the-century America returns to Broadway.
- Data Last Updated
- August 9, 2026
