'Ragtime' is spectacularly sublime!

"Ragtime" is a spectacular — and incredibly timely — musical story of three families going after the American dream at the turn of the 20th century, and what that dream looks like for each family.

- By LINDA ARMSTRONG Special to the AmNews

Nichelle Lewis and Joshua Henry in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center. (Matthew Murphy photo)

(Matthew Murphy)

It tells of the struggles, cruelty, and abuse faced by Blacks at the hands of racist whites, and the hatred faced by immigrants who came to this country to be successful. This superb musical production is packed with one showstopper number after the next. The cast is stunning and will have you on your feet cheering. The musical features a book by Terrance McNally, music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, based on the novel “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow.

The cast will send you to the upper stratosphere as their voices soar to the heavens, which is also where they take your heart and soul. The cast delivers their roles with passion, intensity, and conviction. This production is Broadway at its most powerful, relevant best, and will have you captivated and appreciative from the first song until the finale. It is nothing less than perfection before your eyes.