As part of its 2024 – 2025 PNC Season, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) brings the timeless, modern classic Ragtime: The Musical to the Byers Theatre stage from March 14 – 30, at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
Nationally recognized for its deep trove of talent and impressive production designs, City Springs Theatre Company brings to the stage the pageantry, emotion and resounding hope that abounds in the 1998’s Ragtime: The Musical. Based on the best-selling 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime is set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, weaving together the stories of three distinctly American families, each in search of the American dream. Like the novel, the musical is historical fiction, with the story’s fictional characters interacting with real-life persons such as Harry Houdini, J.P. Morgan, Emma Goldman and Booker T. Washington.
“Ragtime: The Musical is often called the last great musical of the 20th century,” said Natalie DeLancey, executive director of City Springs Theatre Company. “While the musical is decidedly contemporary, it’s very reflective of classic, grand, musical dramas like South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Not only is it the biggest show we’ve produced, but it’s a very delicate one that requires a great deal of respect and empathy from every artist involved.”
The Tony®-winning stage adaptation of Doctorow’s book was written by the accomplished playwright Terrence McNally, with music by the team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, the composers of the hit musicals Seussical, Once On This Island and Anastasia. The City Springs Theatre Company production will be directed and choreographed by New York-based Todd L. Underwood.
The cast of Ragtime: The Musical is led by Jonathan Christopher as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Kristine Reese as Mother, and Jordan Sam Rich as Tateh. Christopher appeared in the recent Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. Reese appeared in Les Miserables on Broadway and has appeared in a number of memorable roles for City Springs Theatre Company, including the shows Monty Python’s Spamalot and South Pacific. Rich has appeared in CSTC’s Jersey Boys and The Music Man.
Making their returns to the CSTC stage are Max Gukhman as Father, Corey Bryant as Younger Brother, Haley Byrd as The Little Girl, Grace Arnold Hogan as Evelyn Nesbit, Chris Damiano as Grandfather, Megan K. Hill as Emma Goldman, Bob Adams as J.P. Morgan, Timothy Ellis as Henry Ford, as well as ensemble members Alec Beard, Claudio Pestana, Kyle Robert Carter, Arielle Rider and Zac Pritts. Making their CSTC debuts are Kyla Bolling as Sarah, Nolan Waters as The Little Boy, Steven Mooney as Harry Houdini, Monté J. Howell as Booker T. Washington, Latrice Pace as Sarah’s Friend, and ensemble members Sarah Brinson, Lalo Cavali, Avanni Cherie, Naomi Green, Jillian Melko, Leah Elm Meier, Cedric J. Paige, Wesley Tunison, and Diego Turner-Figueredo.
Performances of City Springs Theatre Company production of Ragtime:The Musical will take place in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Byers Theatre, March 14 through March 30. Individual tickets are now available for purchase, as are tickets to the upcoming Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. For more information contact City Springs Theatre Company at 404-477-4365 during regular business hours, or online at cityspringstheatre.com.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, March 14 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, March 15 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, March 15 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, March 16 @ 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 19 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, March 20 @ 7:30pm
Friday, March 21 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, March 22 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, March 22 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, March 23 @ 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, March 27 @ 7:30pm
Friday, March 28 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, March 29 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, March 30 @ 2:00pm
Individual tickets to see The City Springs Theatre Company production of Ragtime: The Musical range from $59 to $170, including all fees, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel. Call 404-477-4365 or visit CitySpringsTheatre.com for more information. Gift cards and discounts for groups of 10 or more are available by calling the Box Office at 404-477-4365. CSTC’s Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Live performances of The City Springs Theatre Company production are at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. This production contains adult themes and language and is recommended for ages 13 and older.
