Summary
Set at the dawn of the 20th century, this musical interweaves the lives of three distinct American groups: a wealthy white family in New Rochelle, a gifted Black ragtime musician in Harlem, and a determined Jewish immigrant artist from Latvia. As their paths unexpectedly cross with one another and with historical figures like Harry Houdini and Emma Goldman, their stories of love, injustice, and ambition paint a sweeping portrait of the American experience during a volatile era of change.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM Oct 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
Is it okay if I didn’t love this? There’s such a strong consensus around this show that I don’t trust my own judgment. Will have to go again. The score was pretty and Joshua and Nichelle sounded fabulous. There’s just a ton of characters and a lot of third-person lyrical exposition and still we’re ending up with some fluffy songs and a three-hour runtime. Would really like more of a set. (Jennifer Lopez and her kids were near me and they had this whole thing where they thought paparazzi were taking pictures and security was blocking me from getting out of the theater and I’ve never felt more Lebowitzy in my life.)