A man in a tuxedo and bow tie centered in front of a green, art deco-patterned background featuring blurred figures of people dancing.

Photo credit: Derek Klena as Jay Gatsby. (Photo courtesy of production)

Derek Klena to join 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway cast

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The stage and screen actor will replace original cast member Jeremy Jordan in the title role of the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Summary

Derek Klena will play Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby on Broadway from December 5 to March 14
Current star Ryan McCartan departs December 4

Gillian RussoNovember 5, 2026, 05:00

Welcome back, old sport! Tony Award nominee Derek Klena will return to Broadway in The Great Gatsby this winter, performing at the Broadway Theatre from December 5 to March 14.

Klena's Broadway roles include Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill (Tony nomination), Christian in Moulin Rouge!, Fiyero in Wicked, and Dmitry in Anastasia. Most recently, he joined the Savannah Bananas baseball team as a pitcher for its 2026 season, and will return to the team in 2027 following his Gatsby run.

Klena will replace current cast member Ryan McCartan, who departs December 4, as Jay Gatsby. Continuing with the show are China Anne McClain as Daisy Buchanan, Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway, Naturi Naughton-Lewis as Jordan Baker, Max Monnig as Tom Buchanan, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Wolfsheim.

Adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby follows mysterious Jazz Age millionaire Jay Gatsby's obsessive quest to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Gatsby about?

Set during the Roaring Twenties, the glitzy party of a musical adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel follows a millionaire named Jay Gatsby who's determined to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.

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 recommendation 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.