Sarah Hyland to star in ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway
The Modern Family actress made her New York stage debut earlier this year in Little Shop of Horrors off Broadway and will now play the role of Daisy Buchanan.
She’s got the green light! Sarah Hyland will join the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway in January, beginning performances February 10 at the Broadway Theatre.
Hyland is best known for her role as Haley Dunphy on the 22-time Emmy Award-winning ABC sitcom Modern Family and for hosting the reality show Love Island USA. Earlier this year, she starred as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors off Broadway, marking her first return to New York theatre in over a decade since appearing as a young Jackie Bouvier in Broadway's Grey Gardens.
In The Great Gatsby, she will star as Daisy Buchanan, replacing original cast member Eva Noblezada. As previously announced, Noblezada plays her final performance on January 30.
Hyland’s co-stars will include Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, Noah J. Ricketts as Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, Sara Chase as Myrtle Wilson, John Zdrojeski as Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Terrence Mann as Wolfsheim.
The Great Gatsby, the first Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby’s obsession with rekindling a romance with the now-married Daisy, his former flame. The show features a book by Kait Kerrigan, songs by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, direction by Marc Bruni, and choreography by Dominique Kelley.
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Photo credit: Sarah Hyland. (Photo by Araya Doheny)
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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