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Ragtime

April 25 - June 15, 2025 / The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 view map

Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime weaves together the stories of three fictional families striving for the American Dream. As an affluent society woman, an imaginative Jewish immigrant, and an optimistic Harlem pianist navigate a changing world, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. With a Tony Award-winning score which blends ragtime, blues, jazz and show tunes, it’s a powerful, sweeping saga of America!

Book by

Terrence McNally

Music by

Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by

Lynn Ahrens

Based on the novel “Ragtime” by

E. L. Doctorow

Music Direction by

Adam Souza

Choreographed by

Sara Edwards

Directed by

Christopher Betts

Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Dates

April 25 - June 15, 2025

Theatre

The Goodspeed

Run time

Approx. 2.5 hours (including intermission)

Age Rating

PG-13 Strong language, violence and adult content

Videos

Ragtime Director's Vision

Friday Dinner Theatre Package

Includes dinner at the Gelston House (located next door to The Goodspeed) and a ticket to the 8pm performance. Only $86! Call the Box Office to order.

Military Discount

April 25 -27
$10 off tickets for active military or veterans and their families for evening performances. Limit 6 tickets. Use Code HERO10.

Sunday Sips

Sunday, April 27 & May 4
Includes a discounted ticket and a free drink in a souvenir cup for just $49 per person! Call the Box Office to order.

Teen Nights

May 1 - 4
$15 tickets for teens ages 13-18 with the purchase of each adult ticket for select evening performances. Autographs with the cast after the show on Saturday, May 3! Call the Box Office to order.

Teacher Nights

Friday, May 2 & 9 at 8pm
Just $49 per person. Teachers get a discounted ticket and a free drink in a souvenir cup. Two tickets per valid teacher ID. Call the Box Office to order.

$40 Under 40

Saturday, May 3, 10 & 17
$40 tickets are available to those under 40 years old. Call the Box Office to order.
This program is supported in part by Mary L. Gaskell Cobleigh.

Mother's Day Special

Sunday, May 11 at 2pm & 6:30pm
Treat Mom to a special day at the theatre! Package includes a ticket to Ragtime and a free drink in a souvenir cup. Just $59 per person. Call the Box Office to order.

Meet the Cast

Thursday, May 29 & June 5, 7:30pm
FREE! A lively Q&A with the cast after select evening performances.

Student Rush

$15 tickets available for any evening performance, beginning at 10am on the day of the show. Must have valid student ID. Call the Box Office to order.

Dinner Discounts

Reserve tickets for a Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evening performance and enjoy special dinner offers at local restaurants.

For more details on any of these offers or to purchase tickets, please contact the Box Office at 860.873.8668. All offers valid on select seats for new purchases only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply. Not valid in combination with any other offer. Handling fees may apply.

Season Tickets are now on sale. 3 or 4 show packagas are available starting at $117. Learn more HERE

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Sawyer Delaney

Sawyer Delaney

Little Boy

David R. Gordon

David R. Gordon

Tateh

Brennyn Lark

Brennyn Lark

Sarah

Behr Marshall

Behr Marshall

Younger Brother

Sofie Nesanelis

Sofie Nesanelis

Little Girl

Mamie Parris

Mamie Parris

Mother

Greyson Wallace

Greyson Wallace

Coalhouse Walker III

Edward Watts

Edward Watts

Father

Michael Wordly

Michael Wordly

Coalhouse Walker Jr.

Jordan Alexander

Jordan Alexander

Ensemble

Shaunice Alexander

Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander

Sarah's Friend/Ensemble

Mia Bergstrom

Mia Bergstrom

Ensemble

Tommy Betz

Tommy Betz

Ensemble

Jodi Bluestein

Jodi Bluestein

Ensemble

Yophi Bost

Yophi Adia Bost

Ensemble

Jonathan Cobrda

Jonathan Cobrda

Harry Houdini/Ensemble

Jalyn Crosby

Jalyn Crosby

Ensemble

Joseph Fierberg

Joseph Fierberg

Ensemble

Mia Gerachis

Mia Gerachis

Evelyn Nesbit/Ensemble

Blair Goldberg

Blair Goldberg

Emma Goldman/Ensemble

Nathan Haltiwanger

Nathan Haltiwanger

Ensemble

Jeremiah Porter

Jeremiah Valentino Porter

Ensemble

Rory Shirley

Rory Shirley

Ensemble

Stephen Tewksbury

Stephen Tewksbury

Grandfather/Ensemble

Matt Wall

Matt Wall

Henry Ford/Ensemble

Henry H. Miller

Henry H. Miller

Swing

Xavier Turner

Xavier Turner

Swing

Robin Louise Miller

Robin Louise Miller

Little Girl/Little Boy Understudy

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