What is the difference between Ragtime versions 1 and 2?
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Ragtime (Version 2) was presented on tour and in London's West End. It features a revised text and score so that it can be done with minimal visuals and scenic effects, or even in a concert format, using no scenery whatsoever. It is designed to be played with as few as 19 players. (The full, Broadway-sized orchestration of Ragtime (Version 1) is also available for this version for concert presentations, if desired.)