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BIO

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Primarily a stage actor Branner attended the University of Michigan majoring in Musical Theatre. It was there he found a love for film making. After graduating in 2016 he has worked as a producer, director, and writer on numerous projects. His last film SCHMIK screened at the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Holly Shorts Film Festival and in New York City at the Williamsburg Film Festival. He appeared on Broadway in Back to the Future the Musical.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2026
Tom Buchanan
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ensemble
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
NY City Center Production, 2019
Performer

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Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Could be Even Better with Less Pop, More Punch
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Citizens Opera House?
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace
by Steve Sucato - Jun 12, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great
THE GREAT GATBSY Tour Cancels Minneapolis Performance Mid-Show Due to Technical Difficulties
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

The second to last Minneapolis performance of The Great Gatsby was cancelled mid-performance due to technical difficulties. Learn more about the issue and the show here.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2026

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical adaptations to have premiered within the past couple of years. The other being Gatsby: An American Myth, which debuted in Boston in 2024.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 23, 2026

While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY On Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2026

Get an exclusive first look at the North American tour of The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award®-winning global sensation, which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the opulence of the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, has been thrilling audiences coast to coast since the North American tour officially opened this past February. 
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Mar 18, 2026

If Broadway’s Great Gatsby trades in spectacle, the first national North American Tour proves that its success on the road depends on something more grounded: a cast capable of sustaining the illusion night after night, city after city.  This performance is pretty much flawless top to bottom.   
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Ohio welcomes the premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Stranahan, featuring eight performances that bring the Roaring Twenties to life with stunning production and melodies.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Broadway at The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Mar 4, 2026

The book is full of mysteries, unspoken judgements, and a vicious sense of classism mixed with ruthless self-preservation, and there is not a lot of this present in this interpretation, brought to life by Kait Kerrigan's book, Jason Howland's music, and Fitzgerald-inspired lyrics by Nathan Tysen.
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2026

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Music Hall Kansas City from March 17–22, 2026, as the sixth engagement in the 25–26 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
by Taylor Clemons - Feb 11, 2026

The idea of a Great Gatsby musical has been circulating for years, many thinking the story’s opulence and deeper themes would be ripe for a musical stage adaptation. When the book finally entered the public domain, The Great Gatsby’s Broadway premiere wasn’t far off.
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

The Great Gatsby North American tour is now open in Baltimore! Watch a video of their opening night curtain call, featuring a first look at the company in costume. It stars Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan, and more.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Feb 6, 2026

When F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby danced its way off the page and into the American consciousness, it became one of the defining portraits of the hedonistic, halcyon Roaring Twenties.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour will begin performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026. Learn more here!
BWW Q&A: Carla Woods Talks COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 4, 2025

Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms.
Photos: Meet the Cast of COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of COME FROM AWAY, launching the 2025–26 season with performances November 12–December 28, 2025.
Cast Set for COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete casting for COME FROM AWAY, set to be presented beginning in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: DCPA Delivers a Killer LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Jon Bee - May 12, 2025

DCPA hardly ever disappoints when it comes to the creative elements of a production and their current production of Little Shop of Horrors is no different. The scenic design by Alan E. Muraoka is a great example of theatrical excellence. It is by and large a stationary set that allows for dynamic staging from Director Chris Coleman.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Branner been in?

Will Branner has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Branner been in?

Will Branner has not appeared in the West End.

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