New Stage Theatre Presents Ragtime The Musical May 26 - June 7 to Celebrate America250!

New Stage Theatre is proud to present Ragtime The Musical in Jackson. Performances are May 26-30, June 2, 4-6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and May 31 & June 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m and June 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $50.00 with discounts available for students, senior citizens, military, and groups. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, charged by phone by calling the theatre at (601) 948-3533 Ext 223, or ordered online at www.newstagetheatre.com. This production is sponsored by Atmos Energy and The Dorsey J. Barefield Charitable Trust. Security provided and patrols during performances.

It's the dawn of the 20th century, and New York City is alive with change, innovation, and the vibrant rhythms of ragtime. This Tony Award-winning musical brings to life the intertwining stories of three families -- a white, upper-middle-class family in New Rochelle, an African-American musician and his girlfriend in Harlem, and a Jewish immigrant and his daughter on the Lower East Side.

Their journeys are shaped by the towering figures of the era, including the daring Harry Houdini, the visionary Booker T. Washington, the powerful J.P. Morgan, and the industrial titan Henry Ford. As their lives cross paths, Ragtime delves into issues of race, class, identity, and the American Dream, delivering a stirring, intimate production that speaks as profoundly to today's world as it did a century ago. Recommended for ages 12+ for coarse language.

"We were deeply disappointed when we had to cancel Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, because of COVID," says Artistic Director Francine Thomas Reynolds. "But this extraordinary musical has absolutely been worth the wait. Audiences are going to be swept away by its thrilling, soaring score and the emotional power of its storytelling. The remarkable company we have assembled for this production brings exceptional talent, heart, and passion to what many consider one of America's most ambitious musicals.

With its explosive and still deeply relevant portrait of a nation wrestling with social upheaval, Ragtime feels timelier than ever and especially meaningful as part of an America250 celebration. It is a musical that beautifully captures both the glory and the flaws of the American story."