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Broadway: New York, New York. National Tour: Disney’s Newsies. Regional: MUNY, PCLO, Sacramento Music Circus, The Rev, Paramount, Olney, La Mirada, Gateway, Connecticut Rep. Training: University of Michigan, LAMDA. Thanks to Samantha, parents, CGF, and Frankie and Eevee. @alprakken

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Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game Photo
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night Photo
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.
Broadway Performers Push Back on 'Show Must Go On' Expectations Amid Severe Weather Photo
Broadway Performers Push Back on 'Show Must Go On' Expectations Amid Severe Weather
by Joshua Wright - Jan 25, 2026

As snow blanketed the tri-state area amid severe weather over much of the United States, Broadway performers in New York and the surrounding area woke up to news from the Broadway League that 'most Broadway shows in New York City are currently scheduled to perform Sunday as planned.' 
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!
THE GREAT GATSBY Giving Fans the Chance to Dance on Its Stage With the 'New Money Dan Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY Giving Fans the Chance to Dance on Its Stage With the 'New Money Dance Challenge'
by Michael Major - Aug 11, 2025

The Great Gatsby is giving fans the chance to dance on the Broadway Theatre stage! The hit Broadway musical is hosting a competition in which fans will be able to take part in a New Money: Fan Edit video.
Photos: & JULIET, BOOP! & More Kick off Broadway in Bryant Park 2025 Photo
Photos: & JULIET, BOOP! & More Kick off Broadway in Bryant Park 2025
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 11, 2025

Earlier this week, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park kicked off its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Checkout photos from inside week 1 here!
Photos: Aisha Jackson & Ryan McCartan in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Aisha Jackson & Ryan McCartan in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

You can now get a first look at The Great Gatsby's new cast featuring Aisha Jackson, who recently joined the production as Daisy Buchanan, starring opposite stage and screen favorite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby. See photos here!
THE GREAT GATSBY's Alex Prakken Takes Over Our Instagram Today Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY's Alex Prakken Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - May 10, 2025

The Great Gatsby's Alex Prakken is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Prakken takes our Instagram followers backstage at the hit Broadway musical.
Video: Watch Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts & More Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Watch Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts & More Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

The Great Gatsby original Broadway cast members, Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts, John Zdrojeski, Raymond Baynard, and Pascal Pastrana, took their final bows on Sunday! Watch the video of the stars in their final curtain call in the hit musical now.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudies Alex Prakken and Elena Ricardo Sing 'My Green Li Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudies Alex Prakken and Elena Ricardo Sing 'My Green Light'
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025

The Great Gatsby released a video on Youtube of 1,400 young theatre goers cheering in their seats for their understudies. Check here for the video.
Michael Maliakel to Join THE GREAT GATSBY as Nick Carraway Photo
Michael Maliakel to Join THE GREAT GATSBY as Nick Carraway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

New cast members will be joining The Great Gatsby at The Broadway Theatre. See who is joining the cast of the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

The Great Gatsby understudy Alex Prakken stepped into the spotlight this week at Inside Broadway. Check out his showstopping performance of, 'For Her' in new video from inside the event
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

The Great Gatsby ensemble member and understudy Ryah Nixon discusses the reality of doing a Broadway show every day in the video here! 
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Tony nominee Terrence Mann will star as Wolfsheim in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month. Mann joins the company as the musical kicks off The Great Gatsby Centennial Celebration.
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Jay Gatsby in the new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The musical is now playing at The Broadway Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale through September 7, 2025.
Chilina Kennedy to Continue as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY for Two Additional Weeks Photo
Chilina Kennedy to Continue as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY for Two Additional Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

Chilina Kennedy will be starring as Myrtle in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby for an additional two weeks. The production stars Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada and more. Learn how to purchase tickets !
Video: Jeremy Jordan's THE GREAT GATSBY Dressing Room Tour, Designed by Krysta Rodrig Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan's THE GREAT GATSBY Dressing Room Tour, Designed by Krysta Rodriguez
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

The Great Gatsby's Jeremy Jordan gives a tour of his Broadway dressing room, designed by friend and fellow Broadway star Krysta Rodriguez, in the video here.
Chilina Kennedy to Step in as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY This Summer Photo
Chilina Kennedy to Step in as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful, Paradise Square) will play the role of Myrtle beginning July 15 in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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