Highlights from RAGTIME in Concert - 2018

Young Artists of America at Strathmore and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras present:
RAGTIME in Concert
Book by Terrence McNally. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Music by Stephen Flaherty
RECORDED LIVE - Sunday, April 15, 2018
Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD
featuring the YAACompany, YAAjunior, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras Philharmonic, and the James Hubert Blake HS and Eleanor Roosevelt HS Combined Choruses.

[@FranciscoCosioMarron]

Phenomenal. What a display of talent and musicality. So proud to be able to be a part of this “divine milieu.”

[@calenfalathiel2444]

I have to say, that is pretty darn good for a group of kids!

[@jeremythompson8016]

Absolutely incredible! To present this musical during this time in America with a supremely talented cast of young people is a provocative & potent look in the American mirror, unbelievably entertaining, gorgeously moving and ultimately radiant with hope!! Congratulations to all involved. I'm beyond inspired.

[@stevenschupak-mpt-3915]

My hat is off to YAA, cast and crew of this impressive interpretation of Ragtime. Absolutely wonderful!

[@happyexpat3744]

What a wonderful job these young people did! I tip my hat to you all. What I noticed, as well, as it's been 20 years since I saw the show on Broadway and longer since I read the book, is how little has changed since the period this book/musical centers around. The song that Tateh sings about having not received the welcome that all expected when coming to the USA, feeling desperate for himself and his daughter, is so similar to what is happening today right in front of us....except not the discrimination and racism and hatred welcoming those trying to get into the USA, today, is all out in the open, with children taken away from their families and locked up in cages, some sick and dying, while we watch it from a distance and the majority, do nothing because one man in charge has labelled immigrants from certain parts of the world as "sick, rapists, thieves, etc" and people feel that they have been given permission by that man, to feel the same way and hate the same way and to do it publicly. "Ragtime", especially these days, allows us to witness what it was like in1906, and how, 113 years later, it not only has not changed but has gotten, perhaps, worse. I have gone off topic, though, and applaud these young artists all the best in their future works, no matter where their roads take them, and that they are treated with the respect that all of us, no matter where we come from, deserve. I applaud you all! Peace out!

[@mattnelson3058]

My mind is blown completely aww inspired the talent is amazing great job

[@Jamakaya1]

This production on every level is absolutely superb! Kudos YAA!

[@thanakomyospolsakul]

OMG! This is so great, the cast, ensemble, orchestra. Ragtime is my favorite musical. Thank you for posting this, and hats off to everyone involving in the concert.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

I"M not crying. YOU are. Stop crying or I'll keep crying.

[@AlonaLeora]

Any way to get the whole concert? It's great!

[@ProuvaireJean]

I'd love to see the whole concert too. These clips are fantastic.