Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada to star in ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway; Jeremy Jordan sets departure
Noblezada returns to the show after starring alongside Jordan in the original cast and will now headline with her husband and former Hadestown co-star Carney.
Summary
- Real-life spouses Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada will star in The Great Gatsby on Broadway together this spring
- Noblezada joins as Daisy from February 5 and Carney joins as Jay Gatsby from March 30
- Current stars Jeremy Jordan and Aisha Jackson will respectively depart on March 7 and February 1
- Ryan McCartan will play Gatsby from March 8-29
Welcome back to Broadway, old sports! Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada will assume the starring roles in The Great Gatsby on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre this spring. Noblezada joins the production February 5, while Carney joins March 30.
Noblezada returns to the role of Daisy Buchanan, which she originated opposite Jeremy Jordan as Gatsby when the musical opened in spring 2024. In between, she starred as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway to audience acclaim.
The two-time Tony Award nominee also originated the role of Eurydice in Hadestown in London’s West End and on Broadway, starring opposite Carney as Orpheus. The pair, now married in real life, previously returned to Hadestown for another limited run in London, where they currently co-star once more as the Emcee and Sally in Cabaret. With Carney stepping into the title role of Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby marks their third musical together.
Carney and Noblezada respectively succeed Jordan, who wraps his second stint in the show on March 7, and Aisha Jackson, who departs February 1, as Gatsby and Daisy. Ryan McCartan, who previously replaced Jordan as Gatsby, will reprise the role from March 8-29, and from February 5-9 during Jordan's scheduled absence.
Continuing principal cast members include Michael Maliakel as Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Meyer Wolfsheim.
Adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 book, the Tony Award-winning Great Gatsby musical follows a mysterious millionaire determined to win back the love of socialite Daisy Buchanan, his now-married former flame. The show is written by Kait Kerrigan (book) and Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland (music and lyrics).
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Photo credit: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada. (Photo by Valerie Terranova)
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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