Cast Set for THE DIAMOND AS BIG AS THE RITZ at the ATA Sargent Theatre

The full cast and crew is set for the new musical-comedy, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, previewing this Friday, Sept. 13, opening Sunday, Sept. 15 and running through Sept. 29 at the ATA Sargent Theatre, W. 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Based on the early 1920s F. Scott Fitzgerald comic novella of the same name, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, is told through the eyes of young couple seeking to immigrate to the U.S. as they imagine Fitzgerald's characters appearing before them on stage. The story resonates today with its themes about protecting riches, comporting with upper class and perverting the American dream to reach impossible goals. Dates and more information about the show are at ritzmusical.com.

This is 90-minute, no intermission musical with catchy melodies. Take a minute to listen to this dynamite all-star Broadway cast sing, “Enough Already,” a song from the show that was nominated in England for Best New Song. 

Veteran director and Broadway actor John Hickok directs a cast of five that includes Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan, Johana Gracia Lara, Megan Lomax, Bobby Barksdale and Richard Rowan.

The Diamond as Big as The Ritz features music and lyrics by Seth Bisen-Hersh and book and additional lyrics by R.C. Staab.