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Upon returning to work after the closing performance of Ragtime in August, my boss asked me what it was about the show that made me love it so much. In the moment I couldn’t quite articulate it because while I could talk about my love of Ahrens and Flaherty’s music or the talent of the cast, the…

Ragtime Closing Performance Bows - 8/16/26 How do you say thank you for changing my life and making me excited to be alive again? No words seem adequate. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, to this entire cast and crew for reigniting my love of theatre and sharing the gift of Ragtime with all of us…

Saying goodbye to the incomparable @kayla pecchioni as she plays her final performance in Ragtime tomorrow! From the powerhouse Harlem ensemble to holding down the stage as the Sarah understudy, Kayla has brought warmth, vocal brilliance, and precision to the Vivian Beaumont every show. ✨ I’ve had…

Felt inspired and painted this portrait of Caissie Levy in “Ragtime” a while back. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out considering I haven’t painted in years and it was my first time using oil pastels. Caissie’s portrayal of Mother really moved me when I saw the show back…

Today’s Ragtime was extra special as the cast said “Happy Trails” to five members who are ending their run with the show. @colindonnell @therealagbarlow @nickbarrington_theatre @j0rdanchin & @jrrapson ✨ I also had the privilege of seeing @johnclayiii and @kaylapecchioni on for Coalhouse and Sarah…