Details

It is 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. The story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr, a Harlem musician; 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.

Cast/Performers

Tamsin Carroll (Emma Goldman), David Birrell (Father), Harry Hepple (Younger Brother), Stephane Anelli (Harry Houdini), Rolan Bell (Coalhouse Walker Jr), Katie Brayben (Evelyn Nesbit), Rosalie Craig (Mother), Claudia Kariuki (Sarah), Joshua Lacey (Willie Conklin), John Marquez (Tateh), Carl Sanderson (Henry Ford), Jo Servi (Grandfather), Jamal Andreas, Mireia Mambo Bekele, Louise Bowden, Anthony Clegg, Hayley Gallivan, Shimi Goodman, Waylon Jacobs, Kurt Kansley, Sandra Marvin, Sophia Nomvete, Corinna Powlesland, Caroline Rovina, Lucy St Louis, Tom Woods

Creatives/Company

Book by: Terrence McNally
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Music(s): Stephen Flaherty, Chris Walker (orchestrator)
Producer: Open Air Theatre
Director(s): Timothy Sheader, Liam Steel
Design: Jon Bausor
Costume: Laura Hopkins
Choreographer: Javier de Frutos
Musical Director: Nigel Lilley
Lighting: James Farncombe
Sound(s): Nick Lidster, Ian Dickinson (for Autograph)