Ragtime, the Kennedy Center transfer that opened on Broadway on November 15 to very positive reviews, just hasn’t been able to pull in the numbers and has officially announced it will close on Broadway on January 3rd.
Producer Kevin McCollum said: “While we’re saddened and disappointed to announce that RAGTIME must close, bringing this beautiful and powerful production to Broadway has been a joyous experience. We couldn’t have asked for a more talented and dedicated company and creative team or a more passionate team of producers.”
It’s sad to see such a solid production departing Broadway so soon, but to anyone following the box office numbers, it didn’t come as much of a surprise (even though the New York Times tried to defend the show against the online rumors).
We can only hope the next show to play the Neil Simon Theater (whatever show that might be) will fare better.
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