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"Ragtime," which explores the social and economic upheavals affecting non-white people in early 20th century America, received four awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

With a series of major upheavals in the past month alone, Roberts has signaled that he is shifting to a two-minute offense.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Its lyrics and melodies are deeply tied to the Korean experience, and it's arguably the only modern genre that has survived the upheavals of the 20th Century."

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

They were ripples in the landscape, faint echoes of vast upheavals elsewhere.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan