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Behind the Scenes

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Go behind the scenes for our production of Ragtime.

Hear from director Peter Flynn on the show's modern relevance, get a sneak peek of the costumes, see photos of the cast in rehearsal and go behind-the-scenes of musical rehearsals.

Making of: Cosumes

Hear from Director Peter Flynn about the epic musical "Ratime."

Rehearsal

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Sean-Maurice Lynch with Tobias Young (background) at first rehearsal for “Ragtime.” Photo by Josh Feldmen. Justine “Icy” Moral at first rehearsal for “Ragtime.” Photo by Josh Feldmen. “Ragtime” cast members Karen Vincent, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Maria Egler, Christopher Bloch and Ines Nassara at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. Ragtime Director Peter Flynn speaks to the cast at first rehearsal for “Ragtime” at Ford’s Theatre. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. “Ragtime” Scenic Designer Milagros Ponce de León presents her design to the company at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. “Ragtime” Scenic Designer Milagros Ponce de León presents her design to the company at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey.
The young cast of “Ragtime” pictured with “Ragtime” cast and Ford’s Theatre staff at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. “Ragtime” cast members and Ford’s staff observe a design presentation at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. “Ragtime” cast members at first rehearsal. Photo by Carolina Dulcey. Kevin McAllister at first rehearsal for “Ragtime.” Photo by Josh Feldmen.

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