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The Real Historical Figures from Broadway's 'Ragtime'
The actors who play Harry Houdini and Evelyn Nesbit in the new Broadway revival "Ragtime" find the real-life inspirations behind their roles.
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The Real Historical Figures from Broadway's 'Ragtime' is an episode from The Bowery Boys: New York City History by Tom Meyers. The actors who play Harry Houdini and Evelyn Nesbit in the new Broadway revival "Ragtime" find the real-life insp...
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Published May 15, 2026, 00:48:47 long, audio available.
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