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**Ragtime at Signature Theatre**

Signature Theatre proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical, "Ragtime," a riveting portrait of America at the dawn of the 20th century. This epic tale intertwines the stories of three diverse American families, set against a backdrop of historical figures, as they navigate the vibrant and tumultuous era. With a rich tapestry of musical styles, "Ragtime" offers a profound look at the promise and prejudice of the American experience.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** October 24, 2023, to January 7, 2024
- **Location:** Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Virginia 22206
- **Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
- **Age Recommendation:** Mature upper elementary aged children and up. Signature does not admit children under 6 years of age. Parents are advised to use discretion based on content warnings.
- **Content Warnings:** Strong language, themes of racism, violence, guns/gunshot sounds, explosions, use of herbal cigarettes, death, and theatrical haze.

**Specialty Nights:**
- **Discussion Nights:** November 14 & December 6, 2023
- **Pride Night:** December 1, 2023
- **Masks Required Performances:** November 5, 2PM; November 14, 7:30PM; & January 5, 8PM
- **ASL Interpreted Performance:** December 15, 2023
- **Audio Described Performance:** December 10, 2PM

**About the Show:**
"Ragtime" is celebrated for its dynamic and moving score, and Signature Theatre's intimate staging brings a new depth to this expansive story. Critics hail it as a triumph, with TIME Magazine calling it "a triumph for the stage." The show has been praised for finding the perfect balance between epic storytelling and intimate moments, making it a must-see production.

**Tickets and More Information:**
For tickets, visit Signature Theatre's box office or their official website. Explore more about the show, including a detailed seating chart, content warnings, and the full cast and creative team. Don't miss the chance to experience this masterpiece, a stunning reflection on America's past that resonates with today's societal issues.

Join us at Signature Theatre for a journey through the music, stories, and heart of "Ragtime."

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Ragtime

Signature Theatre

Just in time for Valentine’s Day and the 75th anniversary of its premiere, Toledo Opera presents South Pacific. Winner of 10 Tony Awards in 1950 including Best Musical and Best Original Score, South Pacific debuts to Toledo Opera audiences in a new production brought to life by conductor J. Ernest Green and stage director James M. Norman. Based on the anecdotes of a real-life U.S. Navy commander who was stationed on a island, South Pacific follows two intercultural love stories: Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with Emile, a French plantation owner on the island who has two children from his late Polynesian wife; at the same time, U.S. Lieutenant Cable falls for a beautiful island native named Liat. Both Americans find themselves struggling to reconcile their own cultural prejudices with their amorous feelings, all the while under the dark cloud of a war that is coming ever closer to their island paradise.

Claire Leyden

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 16 Feb, 2025

South Pacific · Toledo Opera

Past events

Oct 24, 2023 - Jan 6, 2024

Ragtime · Signature Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Ensign Nellie Forbush in South Pacific by Rodgers

Toledo Opera

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