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Broadway’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night with a surprise stage door performance led by Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry alongside fellow cast members.
The show’s Tony Award-nominated leading man led his castmates and their fans in a rendition of “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang. Watch the video!
The production received nominations for Best Revival of a Musical; Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Joshua Henry and Brandon Uranowitz; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Caissie Levy; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Ben Levi Ross; and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Nichelle Lewis.
Additional nominations include Best Direction of a Musical for Lear deBessonet, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Linda Cho, Best Choreography for Ellenore Scott, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Adam Honoré, Donald Holder, and 59 Studio, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Kai Harada.
Originally announced as a 14-week limited engagement, Ragtime has now been extended through August 2, 2026. The production also recently announced plans for a North American tour launching in fall 2027.
