thasinga (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

love this musical...did it in High School... man, the memories...amazing.

manlyman80345 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's one of my favorite musicals, by the way, probably my second or third...thanks for the post!!!! I would only want to see it if it was a replica of the original Broadway production, and this seems like the closest I'll get. Thanks!

manlyman80345 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In my opinion, Ragtime the musical is a triumph-mainly due to the performance of its leads (STOKES MITCHELL!!!!!!) and its music. Sure there may be some tweaking needed here and there in other places, but the score is what really conveys the emotion and passion of it. I would love to see the show. I'm in no way denouncing it, I just really think that most people will agree with me when I say that.

oldgypsytap (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is a wonderful composite of perhaps the greatest musical ever created. Great score, artists and a book of historical importance in America. Thanks for the video.

klickenpod (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

that little boy in the beginning seriously looks like Paul Dano.Other than that LITTLE question, I have to say, this is INCRED!

Babs22h (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

wheels of a dream best song ever!

piazzalover (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My friend and I got to be his personal guests on my 30th b-day when Ragtime was in L.A. I just wanted to meet him and he gave me the red carpet treatment. He spent a lot of time with us while his wife took their personal guests on tour. We signed his guest book in his dressing room. I'll NEVER forget it. He's still the same sweet & kind man today as I saw him again this past March at his cabaret gig in Orange County.

cervantes555 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I got to be alone in a room with BSM, when he was in DC doing King Hedley. My friend was a stage manager at the kennedy center, and set up a meeting...it was awesome and he was very sweet

hokieashleyt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Seriously? I believe it's his most memorable role. He's stunning as Coalhouse Walker, Jr., and he's really the heart of the show. I highly recommend the original Broadway cast album. :)

EriksChristine (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

BSM was in this? Wow, I didn't know that.