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October 27 - November 12

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Cohoes Stage Presents A Must-See Ragtime
"Ragtime at the Cohoes Music Hall should be a destination for all lovers of the American musical theater. Director Jim Charles has assembled 37 actors as well as a large pit band and a top-notch production crew. This production is a fully realized, very effective staging that should not be missed."
-Michael Eck, The Times Union (to read complete review click here)

Doctorow Story Makes Splendid Theater
"Ambitious, sprawling, and utterly compelling. It’s Ragtime now in a splendid production at Cohoes Music Hall. I urge you to see it!"
- Paul Lamar, The Daily Gazette

Ragtime Shines And Astounds
"Terrance McNally’s musical version of E.L. Doctorow’s novel, Ragtime with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Aherns, under direction of Jim Charles, choreography by Jessica Costa, and musical direction by Michael McAssey is close to astounding! The stage is constantly aglow with attractive period costumes and highly effective lighting making the well-choreographed production one of the finest visual delights C-R Productions has staged. You have a combination of artistry at its finest."
- Bob Rose, The Post Star

Ragtime Is An Absolute Must-See In Cohoes
“You should not miss this terrific musical, which is being given a superior production by C-R Productions. Get the music right and you get the show right. At Cohoes the musical numbers are fault-free. The sensational opening number will prepare you for what is to come – the first act curtain will have you on your feet, and the powerful finale is touching. There is so much in Ragtime that will win your heart. That makes it must-see theater.”
- Bob Goephert, The Record

Ragtime Is An Amazing Musical
"You MUST see its current incarnation at the Cohoes Music Hall. C-R Productions is brave to attempt it on the small stage of the Cohoes Music Hall. Director Jim Charles has fielded a cast of 37, ranging from Equity pros to local high school and college students, and, as the show requires, three children."
- Gail Burns, Gailsez.com (www.gailsez.com)

Ragtime Rocks The House At Cohoes Music Hall
"Rarely, if ever am I at a loss for words. Thus was the case on after leaving the Cohoes Music Hall having just witnessed the most outstanding production ever to be mounted by a theater group in our environs. When one searches for adjectives to describe to a reader, something the writer has witnessed, one attempts to do it by creating pictures, and not sound corny or trite. Outstanding, Superb, Wonderful….none of these do this production justice. The cast is luminous. What truly makes this production reach the level of Broadway is the ability of the ensemble to perform so exquisitely together. From the moment the performers enter on stage, silhouetted in the darkness, you know this adventure is going to be something special."
- W.K. Aaron, Spotlight Newspaper

Ragtime Company

Jamie Young and Jerry Christakos

Erin Willis and Steven C. Rich

Augie Abatecola	Hilton Avery	John Baker	Brittany Boivin
Ashley Burney	James Carter	Jerry Christakos*	Jenna Cramer
Brandon Davis	Maggie Ecker	Joan Faxon	Irene Ferrell
Caterina Fisher	Richard Gatta	Michael F. Hayes	Jeffrey P. Hocking
Jahmere Holland	Barbara Howard	Sarah Hutchison	Alison Lehane
Harold Lewter	Jennifer Lynne	Michael Lotano	Garett McClenahan
Maurice C. Morgan	Shawn R. Morgan	Sean Quinn	Steven C. Rich
Jeannie Shubitz	Brent Smith	Beth Thompson*	Alex Turpin
Sky Vogel	Rachel Walker	Erin Willis	Jamie Young

Director - Jim Charles
Musical Director – Michael McAssey
Choreographer – Jessica Costa
Production Stage Manager – Kim Crawley
Technical Director – Ryan Lanham
Scenic Designer – Scott Aronow
Lighting Designer – Justin A. Partier
Master Electrician – Patrick Lemiszki
Graphic Designer – Jeannine McCann
Casting Director – Kelly Briggs Casting, NYC

 

*Ms. Thompson and Mr. Christakos appear courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI)
421 West 54th Street, NY, NY 10019