The Bowery Boys: New York City History — The Real Historical Figures from Broadway's 'Ragtime'

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The Real Historical Figures from Broadway's 'Ragtime'

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

The Lincoln Center revival of Ragtime — with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, adapted from the novel by E. L. Doctorow — has just garnered 11 Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical, along with multiple acting nods for its acclaimed cast. This new…

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