About this episode

Teri R explores the powerful story and music of the Broadway musical Ragtime, inspired by the Tony Awards.

In this episode of The Music in Me, I'm taking a deep dive into one of Broadway's most powerful and beloved musicals, Ragtime. I'll share how this year's Tony Awards inspired me to learn more about this incredible show, and why I came away with a whole new appreciation for its unforgettable music, compelling story, and timeless message. We'll explore the origins of Ragtime, meet its unforgettable characters, discuss some of its most iconic songs—including "Wheels of a Dream," "Back to Before,...

People in this episode

Host: Teri R

Topics covered

• Broadway
• musicals
• Ragtime
• music history
• storytelling

Keywords

• Ragtime
• musical
• Tony Awards
• music
• story

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ragtime

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