Ragtime NYC Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (45)
See it if Timely revival of epic Americana musical Vital & wholehearted effort by director Harborth & spirited cast Minimal set allows optimal dancing
Don't see it if Clunky 2nd act still troubles, too many plot lines to close & too ballad heavy Lively cast a big plus w/stand outs Zannelli, Koren & Jordan
See it if Consensus of 5 of us is a 99. Almost perfect. Cast of 36 can do no wrong. . Dance and songs super. Gallery Players have had a super season
Don't see it if Sorry... no negatives,, The Gallery just needs more seats.
See it if you're interested in early 20th century Americana or issues of race and immigration. The cast does a great job with limited resources.
Don't see it if you don't prefer stripped-down shows that are light on sets and costumes, or you're just not into classic musicals.
See it if you enjoy period pieces w/beautiful costumes, staging & masterful music. Parts are hard to take, but it IS exquisitely & exceptionally done.
Don't see it if US history race-relations & equal-rights struggle is a turn-off. Not a happy theme. It's deep, thought-provoking, heart-wrenching, & REAL.
See it if you enjoy period shows with great acting, singing. Great costumes and sets.
Don't see it if shows involving racial themes bother you, don't enjoy musical dramas. Read more
See it if you never make the trek to Brooklyn for theater. a new high for the great Gallery. magnificently sung and staged. monumental and moving
Don't see it if no excuse not to see this thrilling production of a great show
See it if you enjoy classic musicals very well staged in a small (almost intimate) space.
Don't see it if you believe alternative facts or you don't acknowledge racism still exists.
See it if Just sit back watch and listen to some of the best lyrics ever. Many genres of music
Don't see it if If hearing the N word is disturbing to you
Critic Reviews (4)
"In the hands of the Gallery Players, 'Ragtime' flourishes. Under the capable direction of Mark Harborth and his talented cast, the musical is compelling, entertaining, and heart-wrenching...The vocals in this production of 'Ragtime' make the show a must-see...But if you don’t go for the vocals, go for the dance numbers. Brilliantly choreographed and seamlessly executed, the dance scenes in this production are fun and full of vitality...The music of 'Ragtime' resonates with everyone."
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"McNally’s book, a small masterpiece of concision and focus, stitches Flaherty and Ahrens’s superb songs into a 'gorgeous mosaic' of the story of America...Not every cast member boasts Broadway-quality singing chops, but the overall talent level is most impressive...Director Mark Harborth marshals the large cast skillfully to render the show’s panoramic portrait of the human spirit with piercing energy, convincing period atmosphere, and clever staging, buoyed by witty choreography."
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“The basis of the story involves three groups - Blacks from Harlem, Middle-Class Whites from New Rochelle, and Jewish Immigrants from the Lower East Side. They live separately but the early 20th Century has brought in with it a new music, which appears destined to upset the old order. Political turmoil, labor unrest, and the boiling over of the melting pot seem to foreshadow conflicts that may be inevitable. This production features 37 actors and excellent choreography. I highly recommend it.”
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“The cast is superb. The period costumes make the pre-World War I era come alive before our eyes. The fight sequences are amazingly realistic. The play features three groups - blacks in Harlem, whites in New Rochelle, and Jewish immigrants from Latvia. They live separate and apart but in this play, several events take place causing their worlds to collide. I highly recommend this production. The Gallery Players did a magnificent job. Do yourself a real favor by seeing it!”
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