Chilina Kennedy to join 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway cast
The veteran stage actress, last seen on Broadway in 2022's Paradise Square, will step into the production at the Broadway Theatre temporarily this summer.
Welcome to the show, old sport! Chilina Kennedy will join the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway this summer, playing her first performance at the Broadway Theatre on July 15.
Kennedy will temporarily step into the role of Myrtle Wilson, replacing Sara Chase while she takes a medical leave of absence through September. Kennedy's past Broadway credits include the title role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Annie O'Brien in Paradise Square, and Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar.
She now joins a cast that also includes Jeremy Jordan as Jay Gatsby, Eva Noblezada as Daisy Buchanan, Noah J. Ricketts as Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, John Zdrojeski as Tom Buchanan, Paul Whitty as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Wolfsheim.
The Great Gatsby, which opened in New York in March, is the first Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. The show follows Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who's obsessed with winning back his onetime love, the married socialite Daisy Buchanan, in Roaring Twenties New York.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Great Gatsby about?
Fans of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel and big song-and-dance musical will all enjoy reliving the Roaring Twenties at The Great Gatsby. Join the party at the first Broadway musical adaptation of the timeless story.
Where is The Great Gatsby playing?
The Great Gatsby is playing at Broadway Theatre. The theatre is located at 1681 Broadway, New York, 10019.
How long is The Great Gatsby?
The running time of The Great Gatsby is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for The Great Gatsby?
The recommended age for The Great Gatsby is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for The Great Gatsby?
Book tickets for The Great Gatsby on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote The Great Gatsby on Broadway?
Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Ámelie) wrote the original score for The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Book writer Kait Kerrigan (The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown) adapted the script from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 book.
Who directed The Great Gatsby on Broadway?
The Great Gatsby is directed by Marc Bruni, best known for staging the Tony Award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Is The Great Gatsby appropriate for kids?
The Great Gatsby has some mature elements and themes, so this musical is recommended for ages 13 and older. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is The Great Gatsby good?
With time-honored source material, a top-tier cast of Broadway favorites, and lavish production design that captures the splendor of the 1920s, audiences are sure to feel like they're at one of Gatsby's vibrant parties at The Great Gatsby.
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