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Ragtime Wins Best Revival at 2026 Tonys

The Lincoln Center production's Tonys signal broad acclaim with a 2027 national tour planned.

Overview

  • The revival picked up Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards and Joshua Henry won Best Leading Actor for his role in Ragtime, a win announced on June 7.
  • The Lincoln Center production opened on Broadway on October 16, 2025 and is scheduled to run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater through August 2, 2026.
  • The staging reunites Ragtime’s original creative team — music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally — under director Lear deBessonet with original orchestrations and a 28-piece orchestra.
  • Cast and creators say the revival is drawing strong responses from audiences because its turn-of-the-century story about race and immigration resonates with contemporary viewers, producing frequent standing ovations and repeat attendance.
  • Producers have announced a national tour for 2027 and the Tony wins are likely to boost ticket demand and expand the show’s reach beyond New York.