Linedy Genao, Austin Colby to join 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway cast
The actors will replace two original cast members in the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic book set in the Roaring Twenties.
UPDATE: In addition to the below casting, Michael Maliakel (Aladdin) will join The Great Gatsby Broadway cast as Nick Carraway from March 31.
They're roaring onto Broadway! Linedy Genao and Austin Colby will join the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre this spring.
Genao is known for playing the title role in Bad Cinderella on Broadway in 2023, while Colby made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of The Great Gatsby in 2024. They will now step into the principal roles of Myrtle Wilson and Tom Buchanan, respectively.
They will replace original cast members Sara Chase and John Zdrojeski, who play their final performances March 30 alongside Noah J. Ricketts as Nick Carraway. Replacement casting for the role of Nick has yet to be announced.
Current and continuing Great Gatsby cast members include Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, Sarah Hyland as Daisy Buchanan, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Terrence Mann as Wolfsheim.
Adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel from the 1920s, The Great Gatsby follows enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive, doomed quest to win back the heart of his former flame, the married socialite Daisy Buchanan.
The musical won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design, and its Broadway run currently coincides with the 100th anniversary of the publication of Fitzgerald's novel.
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Photo credit: Linedy Genao and Austin Colby. (Photos courtesy of production; Genao photo by Matthew Murphy)
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 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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