Audra McDonald and Lear deBessonet Celebrate 'Ragtime' Revival at Lincoln Center
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Audra McDonald and Lear deBessonet Celebrate 'Ragtime' Revival at Lincoln Center

The revival of 'Ragtime' at Lincoln Center Theater has garnered attention as Audra McDonald reflects on the American Dream during its opening night. Artistic director Lear deBessonet aims to resonate with today's audiences, correcting past missteps from the original 1998 staging. This production highlights timeless themes and societal issues, making it a significant cultural event in the Broadway landscape.

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Audra McDonald Reflects on the American Dream at Broadway’s ‘Ragtime’ Revival Opening Night: ‘We Seem to Have Screwed It Up’
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Audra McDonald recently shared her thoughts on the American Dream during the opening night of the Lincoln Center Theater's revival of 'Ragtime.' With Broadway's elite in attendance, artistic director Lear deBessonet expressed confidence that this production will resonate even more with today's audiences than it did over 25 years ago. The revival highlights the timeless themes of the musical, prompting reflection on societal issues that remain relevant, making it a significant cultural event.

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