![]() ![]() ![]() 28 (delayed from the previously announced Apr. RCA recorded the Broadway cast in a 2-disc set released Apr. ![]() Many theatregoers own the Grammy-nominated, 1996 concept recording of "Songs from Ragtime, The Musical" on RCA Victor. Ragtime, an epic musical about the dreams and realities of early 20th century America, opened on Broadway Jan. Its most interesting aspect is the annexation of an adjoining landmark building, whose carefully excavated innards will supply an additional depth of 30 feet to the Ford's capacious 118-foot wide stage. The theatre has much renovation still to undergo, financed in part by a $17 million grant from the City of Chicago. For group sales ticket information call (312) 782-2004.įormerly a vaudeville house and Balaban and Katz movie palace, the grand old Oriental had fallen into disrepair since the late 1970s. Casting is still being decided for the Chicago engagement. According to a Livent spokesperson, The Vancouver company then goes on hiatus until mid-fall and arrives at Chicago's newly-reconstructed Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, Oct. For tickets call TicketMaster (604) 280-2222. Meanwhile, the Ragtime company from Los Angeles (not officially considered a tour) is now in Vancouver, Canada, through Aug. Washington, Melissa Dye as Evelyn Nesbitt, Aloysius Gigl as Younger Brother and Teresa Tova as Emma Goldman. Cris Groenendaal, an original Phantom of the Opera cast-member, plays Father.Īlso in the cast are Rebecca Eichenberger ( A Grand Night For Singing) as Mother, Darlesia Cearcy ( The Goodbye Girl) as Sarah, Bernie Yvon as Houdini, Allan Louis as Booker T. Rupert, also Tony nominated for Falsettos and The Happy Time, recently turned to directing Off-Broadway (I>The Lunch Anxieties). Tateh is played by Tony-winner Michael Rupert ( Sweet Charity). Other Broadway credits include Miss Saigon and Tommy. Starring in the touring company are Alton Fitzgerald White, who played Coalhouse Walker Jr. 26 and then to Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre Oct. 7 and moves to Denver's Buell Center Aug. The national tour opened at the National Theatre in Washington DC, Apr. With Ragtime winning four Tony Awards and raking in receipts at the Ford Center on Broadway, attention has already turned to the show's touring plans. ![]()
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