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Photo credit: Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig. (Photos courtesy of production)

Chilina Kennedy, Max Monnig to join 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway cast

Q: Who wrote The Great Gatsby on Broadway?

Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Ámelie) wrote the original score for The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Book writer Kait Kerrigan (The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown) adapted the script from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 book.

Q: Who directed The Great Gatsby on Broadway?

The Great Gatsby is directed by Marc Bruni, best known for staging the Tony Award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Later this month, Kennedy returns to the musical for a limited time after playing a brief engagement in 2024, and Monnig newly joins the show.

Summary

Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig will star in The Great Gatsby on Broadway starting October 14
Kennedy will return to the role of Myrtle Wilson from October 14 to November 15, temporarily replacing Linedy Genao
Monnig will succeed John Behlmann, who departs October 12, as Tom Buchanan
The musical is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1920s novel

Gillian RussoOctober 8, 2026, 04:00

Welcome (back) to the show, old sports! Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig will join the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway later this month, playing their first performances at the Broadway Theatre on October 14.

Kennedy (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Paradise Square) will play Myrtle Wilson as a temporary replacement for Linedy Genao, who returns November 16 after starring in In the Heights. Kennedy previously played a limited run as Myrtle in 2024. Monnig (Glory of the World) will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan, replacing John Behlmann after he departs October 11 to star in Dolly: A True Original Musical.

The current Great Gatsby Broadway cast also includes Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, China Anne McClain as Daisy Buchanan, Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Wolfsheim.

The Great Gatsby is the first Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. The story follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby's quest to win back his onetime love, the married socialite Daisy Buchanan, in Roaring Twenties New York.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Gatsby about?

Set during the Roaring Twenties, the glitzy party of a musical adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel follows a millionaire named Jay Gatsby who's determined to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.

Where is The Great Gatsby playing?

The Great Gatsby is playing at Broadway Theatre. The theatre is located at 1681 Broadway, New York, 10019.

How long is The Great Gatsby?

The running time of The Great Gatsby is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.

What's the age recommendation for The Great Gatsby?

The recommended age for The Great Gatsby is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre..

How do you book tickets for The Great Gatsby?

Book tickets for The Great Gatsby on New York Theatre Guide.

Who wrote The Great Gatsby on Broadway?

Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Ámelie) wrote the original score for The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Book writer Kait Kerrigan (The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown) adapted the script from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 book.