Join Higgs Theatricals for an unforgettable weekend as we present the epic American musical RAGTIME!
This extraordinary production brings together talented performers from across the Capital Region alongside professional artists from Broadway, regional theatres, and local stages to tell one of musical theatre’s most powerful stories.
Set at the turn of the 20th century, Ragtime follows the intersecting lives of three families – one Black, one white, and one immigrant – whose stories collide against a rapidly changing America. Through themes of hope, injustice, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream, Ragtime asks us to consider not only where we have been, but who we hope to become.
Featuring a breathtaking score, including “Wheels of a Dream,” “Make Them Hear You,” and “Till We Reach That Day,” this production promises a stirring theatrical experience that resonates as powerfully today as ever.
Featuring the return of:
Gerald Jordan as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Brynn Williams* as Sarah, Jacob Atkins as Harry Houdini…and many more!
Making their Higgs Theatricals debuts:
Brady Walsh as Tateh, Monica M. Wemitt* as Emma Goldman…and more incredible performers from throughout the region!
FOR TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ~
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Rensselaer City School District
25 Van Rensselaer Drive
Rensselaer, NY 12144
General Admission: $30
Tickets are available HERE!*Profits from this year’s production will be donated to the Rensselaer City School District Drama Program, to help the students continue to make magic with theatre. Other charitable opportunities connected to this project will be announced at a later date.
HELP US BRING THE MAGIC TO THE STAGE!
Productions like Ragtime are made possible not only by the incredible artists who bring them to life, but by the generosity of the community that supports them. If you would like to help make this extraordinary production possible, consider making a donation or becoming a Higgs Theatricals sponsor.
Your support helps us bring together exceptional local, regional, and professional talent while creating ambitious theatrical experiences right here in the Capital Region.
Information about donations, sponsorship opportunities, and supporter benefits can be found on our Donation Page. Every contribution helps us continue bringing the magic of live theatre to the stage!
Come hear the music. Experience the stories. Support the arts. And join us as we ask what the American Dream has meant…and what it still can mean.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association