“Although the story takes place a hundred years ago, the issues it presents are relevant in today’s society and the current civil discourse. “ Ragtime is a quintessential American story-it’s about the struggles of immigrants seeking a better life in America, it’s about the reality of racism in our society, and it’s about income inequality, juxtaposing these struggles against the incredible wealth of the 1 percent,” said Actors Fund CEO Joe Benincasa.

She also was posthumously awarded a 2019 Special Tony Award in recognition of her advocacy and leadership within the theater community as a brave and dedicated voice for women’s health issues and organizations. She was a true original and our cast, creative team and The Actors Fund are proud to dedicate this evening to her memory.” Mazzie received one of her three Tony Award nominations for her portrayal of “Mother” in the original 1998 production. “Marin’s courage and grace inspired everyone who knew her as well as her countless fans and generations of theater professionals. “Our community was heartbroken at the loss of one of Broadway’s great stars, my good friend and original Ragtime cast member Marin Mazzie,” said Actors Fund Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell. Loud as Musical Director and Conductor, and Mr. Arima served as Associate Resident Director, Mr. The evening will be directed by Stafford Arima, with David Loud as Music Supervisor and James Moore as Music Director and Conductor. Doctorow, Ragtime has a book by Terrence McNally ( Master Class, Love! Valour! Compassion!) and a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ( Once On This Island, Anastasia, Seussical). Any tickets that remain after the member pre-sale will go on sale to the public in early February at /Ragtime.īased on the classic American novel by E.L. Ticket prices will start at $150, with premium seating starting at $500.

271 to join as a member by January 20 at 5 pm ET. To gain early access to purchase tickets, visit /RagtimeMembership or call 212.221.7300 ext. Members of The Actors Fund will be invited to purchase tickets during an exclusive member pre-sale period.

All proceeds from this one-night only benefit concert will support The Actors Fund. Further casting will be announced at a later date. This celebratory event will star original cast members, including six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (“Sarah”), two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (“Coalhouse Walker, Jr.”) and Peter Friedman (“Tateh”). at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th St.). The unforgettable music of the Tony Award®-winning sensation Ragtime will once again be heard on Broadway in a one-night only benefit concert on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 7 p.m. New York, NY (January 16, 2020) – The Actors Fund announced today that members of The Fund will have early access to purchase tickets ahead of the general public to the one-night only benefit concert. MEMBERS OF THE ACTORS FUND WILL RECEIVE EARLY ACCESS TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERT

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