It was just announced today that Tony Award nominee Derek Klena (Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill, Wicked) will play the enigmatic Jay Gatsby in the smash hit musicalThe Great Gatsby beginning Saturday, December 5, 2026. The award-winning and record-breaking musical continues to roar on at The Broadway Theatre, with tickets on sale through June 6, 2027.
What is The Great Gatsby on Broadway about?
The Great Gatsby is a musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved novel of wealth, class, and the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. Set in the summer of 1922, the story follows Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to New York to work in the bonds business. Nick becomes neighbors with Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire known for throwing extravagant parties.
Gatsby throws these large parties as an attempt to win the affection of Daisy Buchanan, Nick’s married cousin who lives across the bay. With dazzling production numbers, lovely melodies, and an all-star Broadway cast, The Great Gatsby shines a light on the complexities of social class and the consequences of obsession.
Who is in the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway?
The current principal cast of The Great Gatsby includes Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, China Anne McClain as Daisy Buchanan, Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway, Naturi Naughton-Lewis as Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, John Behlmann as Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Matthew Saldívar as Meyer Wolfsheim.
Ryan McCartan will play his final performance on December 4, 2026, and Tony nominee Derek Klena will take over beginning December 5, 2026.
Who is on the creative team of The Great Gatsby on Broadway?
Originally inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, The Great Gatsby features an original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square) and a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones). The musical is under the direction of Marc Bruni. Additional creative team members include Dominique Kelley (choreographer), Daniel Edmonds (music director), Paul Tate dePoo III (scenic and projection designer), Linda Cho (Tony Award–winning costume designer), Cory Pattak (lighting designer), Brian Ronan (sound designer), Charles G. LaPointe and Rachel Geier (hair and wig designers), and Ashley Ryan (makeup designer). Casting by C12 Casting.
Where can I buy tickets to The Great Gatsby on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is an official ticketing source for The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
