Ragtime takes place at the turn of the twentieth century in New York. An era is exploding. A century is spinning. And the people are moving in rhythm and rhyme to the music of Ragtime.
Ragtime tells the story of three groups in America: Coalhouse Walker Jr (a Harlem musician): a mother and her family in New Rochelle and Tateh, a Jewish immigrant who has come to America with his daughter seeking a new life. It features many historical figures, including Harry Houdini, Booker T. Washington, JP Morgan and Henry Ford.
The cast includes Louisa Lydell/Mother (Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Fame and Blood Brothers): Rosalind James/Sarah (Hair, Les Miserables,Gone With the Wind, Jesus Christ Superstar): Kurt Kansley/Coalhouse (The Lion King, Hair, Grand Hotel, Rent and Show Boat).
They will be joined by Lauren Alexandra, Craig Rhys Barlow, John Barr, Emma Beckford, Jamie Birkett , Patsy Blower, Alexander Evans , Graham Hoadly, Michaela Cartmell-Hull, Daniel Jacob, Ashleigh Jones, David McMullan, Leo Miles, Aston New, Hollie O'Donoghue and Judith Paris
Ragtime the Musical has a book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. It will be directed by Robert McWhir with Musical Direction by George Dyer.
Tickets at: www.landortheatre.co.uk
1 comment:
Raymond Coker is also a member of this prestigious cast.
Post a Comment