Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Ragtime Musical Revival's Broadway Run Extended
The Broadway musical 'Ragtime' is so popular that its run has been extended by 23 weeks.
It was supposed to close in January but will now play until June.
The show tells the story of three families trying to achieve their dreams in America at the beginning of the 20th century.
It mixes fictional characters with real historical events and figures from E.L. Doctorow's novel.
The musical has been a big success, selling out shows since it opened.
The musical revival 'Ragtime' has had its Broadway run extended by 23 weeks.
The show will now play through June 14, instead of its previously scheduled closing date of January 4.
'Ragtime' has been a significant success for Lincoln Center Theater, experiencing sell-outs since its previews began.
Directed by Lear deBessonet, the musical is based on E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel and incorporates historical figures and events.
The story follows three families' pursuit of the American Dream at the beginning of the 20th Century.
- Who
- The producers of the musical revival 'Ragtime'
- What
- Extended the show's Broadway run
- When
- Extended through June 14; previously scheduled to close January 4
- Where
- Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway
- Why
- The show has been a breakout hit, experiencing sell-outs since its previews began.
- Theater
- Vivian Beaumont Theater
- Original Closing Date
- January 4
- Extended Closing Date
- June 14
- Extension Duration
- 23 weeks
- Director
- Lear deBessonet
- Source Material
- E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel 'Ragtime'