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Ragtime: Tony-Winning Musical Stars More than 40 Local Actors

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (1 University Parkway University Park, IL 60484)
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$22.00
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$11.00*
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The hit Broadway musical Ragtime, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel and adapted by Tony-winner Terrence McNally, tells the story of New York's "melting pot" through the eyes of three ethnically-diverse, multi-generational American families whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Set in the early 20th century, the story centers around the struggles of real-life musician Coalhouse Walker, with historical figures like Harry Houdini, Emma Goldman and others making appearances. With a powerful Tony-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and characters portrayed by over 40 local actors from 23 local communities, this production of Ragtime is a true musical representation of this country's diversity and talent.

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The last date listed for Ragtime was Sunday August 7, 2011 / 2:00pm.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Website
708-235-2222
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The singing was amazing and I loved the car!
Written on Aug 12 2011

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Astonishingly near-professional level of performance. Seeing Ragtime for first time, I feel I got a strong impression of what creators of original B'way production must have had in mind. Too bad it's over so that I can't recommend anyone to see it, but will keep lookout for next production from SLATE company.
Written on Aug 08 2011

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I was entertained from beginning to end. One of the best shows I have seen this year. The voice alone and A's a group were so strong and powerful. Loved it!!!
Written on Aug 04 2011

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This was VERY ENJOYABLE!!!! The casting,singing and performance was EXCELLENT<they could all clasify as PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND SINGERS.Very well done!!!
if you miss this ,you missed a jewel. TED OBERC
Written on Aug 01 2011

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Description

Ragtime, based on the best-selling novel by E.L. Doctorow, is the powerful story of three groups of people coming together in early 20th-century America: 

• Well-off WASPs 
• African-Americans 
• Eastern European immigrants  

Coalhouse Walker, a brilliant Harlem musician, is at the center of the story, which also includes historical characters like Henry Ford, Booker T. Washington and Harry Houdini. 

Following its 1998 Broadway debut, Ragtime won Tony awards for Best Book and Best Score. 

About the Ticket Supplier: The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University

The mission of The Center for Performing Arts is simply to present the finest in world class performing arts entertainment and education to the citizens of Chicago Southland at affordable prices.