Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway in 2024
Broadway’s production of The Great Gatsby is gearing up for an exciting winter season with key cast changes. Eva Noblezada, a two-time Tony nominee, will reprise her role as Daisy Buchanan starting February 5, 2024. She previously debuted in this role during the musical’s initial run.
Cast Changes in The Great Gatsby
Noblezada takes over from Aisha Jackson, who will conclude her performances on February 1. Additionally, Noblezada will reunite with co-star Jeremy Jordan, who returns to the production after a successful run in previous projects. Jordan’s final performance is set for March 7, 2024.
- Eva Noblezada: Returning as Daisy Buchanan from February 5, 2024
- Aisha Jackson: Final performance on February 1, 2024
- Jeremy Jordan: Rejoining the cast, performing until March 7, 2024
From February 5 through February 9 and then again from March 8 to March 29, Ryan McCartan will reprise his role. Reeve Carney, known for his work in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, will debut as Jay Gatsby from March 30, 2024. Carney joins his wife, Noblezada, marking a unique Broadway moment for the couple who married in October 2023.
The Current Cast of The Great Gatsby
The production features a talented cast, including:
- Michael Maliakel as Nick Carraway
- Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson
- Austin Colby as Tom Buchanan
- Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker
- Charlie Pollock as George Wilson
- Eric Anderson as Meyer Wolfsheim
Supporting roles are filled by an ensemble cast that includes notable performers such as Alexis Hasbrouck and Morgan Harrison, among others. The show also features swings who step in as needed, ensuring a seamless performance.
Production Details
Based on the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is reimagined with music and lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland. The book is penned by Kait Kerrigan. Direction is by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Dominique Kelley, enhancing the theatrical representation of the Roaring ’20s.
The production’s design elements include:
- Scenic and projection design: Paul Tate de Poo III
- Costume design: Linda Cho
- Sound design: Brian Ronan
- Light design: Cory Pattak
- Hair and wig design: Charles G. LaPointe and Rachael Geier
The musical has already garnered accolades, winning the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical. With its unique narrative and stellar cast, The Great Gatsby continues to attract audiences at the Broadway Theatre.
Join the excitement as The Great Gatsby captivates audiences when it resumes performances in early 2024. Tickets are available now for those wishing to experience this fresh take on a timeless classic.
