Broadway's 'Ragtime' Revival Extends Run Amid Overwhelming Demand

Lincoln Center Theater's production has become one of the season's breakout hits, drawing sold-out houses and strong reviews.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:03pm

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Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of 'Ragtime' has extended its run a second time, now playing through August 2, 2026, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, after overwhelming demand pushed the production well past its original January closing date. The show, directed by Lear deBessonet in her first season as Lincoln Center Theater's new artistic director, has become one of the season's breakout hits, drawing sold-out houses and some of the strongest reviews on Broadway.

Why it matters

The sweeping drama set amid last century's early waves of immigration weaves together the stories of three distinct groups: an upper-class white family in New Rochelle, a Black musician (Coalhouse Walker Jr.) in Harlem, and a Latvian Jewish immigrant (Tateh) in New York. It explores wealth and poverty, racial injustice and social upheaval, all while intertwining fictional characters with historical figures like Emma Goldman, Harry Houdini, and Booker T. Washington.

The details

What debuted for two weeks at New York City Center in October 2024, straddling the presidential election, has grown into something larger than anyone quite anticipated. The cast, anchored by Joshua Henry as Walker, Caissie Levy as Mother, and Tony winner Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh, has been called one of the strongest ensembles on Broadway in years. The questions the characters are asking in 1900 are the same ones many are asking now: Who gets to belong here? What does progress cost? Whose dream actually gets funded?

  • The Broadway revival of 'Ragtime' opened in October 2024.
  • The show's run has been extended twice, and is now scheduled to play through August 2, 2026.

The players

Lear deBessonet

The new artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater who chose 'Ragtime' as her flagship production.

Joshua Henry

The actor who plays the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the production.

Caissie Levy

The actress who plays the role of Mother in the production.

Brandon Uranowitz

The Tony-winning actor who plays the role of Tateh in the production.

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What they’re saying

“I think about the promise and the wound of America being right next to each other is what makes the story of 'Ragtime' endlessly relevant.”

— Lear deBessonet, Artistic Director, Lincoln Center Theater

“I love roles that require a lot. It's a big plate to eat every night. And I'm hungry.”

— Joshua Henry, Actor, Coalhouse Walker Jr.

What’s next

The production is scheduled to continue its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater through August 2, 2026.

The takeaway

The enduring relevance of 'Ragtime' and its ability to explore the promise and complexities of the American experience have made it a breakout hit on Broadway, resonating with audiences and critics alike during a time of heightened national introspection.