This July, the Hangar Theatre’s 2024 Mainstage season continues with “Ragtime: The Musical”—a timeless masterpiece that Time magazine has hailed as “a triumph for the stage.” Through its exploration of the lives of an enterprising Jewish immigrant, a courageous Harlem pianist, and a conflicted upper-class wife, “Ragtime” celebrates the soaring sounds and can-do spirit of America at the dawn of the last century.

Based on E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, “Ragtime” features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. “Ragtime” is presented by the Hangar Theatre in association with FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, whose Producing Artistic Director, Michael Lluberes, also serves as director for the Hangar production.

The opening performance will take place on Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a preview performance on Thursday, July 11, also at 7:30 p.m.; matinee and evening performances will run through Saturday, July 20. On July 16, members of the “Ragtime” cast and creative team will participate in a post-show “Tuesday Talkback” following the evening performance.

The stars of “Ragtime” include Ben Cherry (whose Broadway credits include “Indecent” and “Fiddler on the Roof”) as Tateh; Jaden Dominique (“The Color Purple,” “Sister Act” Broadway national tour) as Sarah; Erin Davie (“Diana,” “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” and “A Little Night Music” on Broadway) as Mother; Bill English (“Days of Wine and Roses” and “Anything Goes” on Broadway) as Father; and Clyde Voce (“The Color Purple”; “Sister Act” Broadway national tour) as Coalhouse Walker Jr.

ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
“Ragtime” will take place indoors on the Hangar Theatre’s Niederkorn Stage. Please note: “Ragtime” is recommended for mature upper-elementary-aged children and older, as the show contains strong language, including the use of racial epithets, and simulated violence. The production is the second in the Hangar’s 2024 Mainstage season, which will conclude July 27–Aug. 3 with “Todd vs. the Titanic.”

TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are available individually or as multi-ticket “FlexPass” subscriptions, and there are many ways to save! With a 3-Ticket or 6-Ticket FlexPass subscription, YOU get to choose the performances that best match your interests and your schedule. Please visit hangartheatre.org or 607-273-ARTS (2787) to purchase tickets and learn more.

The Hangar Theatre also offers discounts for groups of 10 or more; gift subscriptions; “pay-what-you-will” tickets; and other ways to save. Please contact the theatre at boxoffice@hangartheatre.org or 607-273-ARTS (2787) for further details.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. (preview)*
Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. (opening night)
Saturday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday Talkback follows performance)**
Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

* Preview Performance (Thursday, July 11): Previews are shows performed in front of an audience prior to their official opening. This gives the director and creative team a chance to experience the production with an audience present, while adjustments can still be made.

** Tuesday Talkback (Tuesday, July 16): Members of the cast and creative team will participate in a live Q&A following the 7:30 p.m. performance. No registration is needed; if you have tickets for another performance of Ragtime, you are welcome to join us for the Talkback!