China Anne McClain to make Broadway debut in 'The Great Gatsby'; Ryan McCartan to return
The pair will succeed current stars Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, who play their final performances later this month, in the lead roles of Daisy and Gatsby.
Summary
- China Anne McClain and Ryan McCartan star in The Great Gatsby as Daisy and Gatsby starting July 27
- McClain makes her Broadway debut and musical stage debut with the show
- McCartan returns to play his fourth engagement as Gatsby
- Current stars Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada depart July 26
Welcome to the Jazz Age! Disney Channel star China Anne McClain will make her Broadway and musical stage debut in The Great Gatsby this summer, performing alongside returning cast member Ryan McCartan. McCartan starts performances July 27, and McClain starts August 3 at the Broadway Theatre.
McClain is known for her roles in Disney's TV series A.N.T. Farm and Descendants film franchise, as well as the CW superhero series Black Lightning. In The Great Gatsby, she will star as Daisy Buchanan opposite McCartan (Heathers The Musical, Wicked, Disney Channel's Liv & Maddie) as Jay Gatsby, a role he played for three previous stints beginning in 2025.
Current stars Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada will play their final performances as Gatsby and Daisy on July 26. Between July 27 and August 2, Senzel Ahmady will play Daisy.
Continuing Gatsby cast members include Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway, John Behlmann as Tom Buchanan, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Matthew Saldívar as Meyer Wolfsheim.
The Great Gatsby is a musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark 1925 book about the star-crossed love between a mysterious millionaire and his former flame, the married socialite Daisy. The Tony Award-winning Broadway production has run since 2024.
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Photo credit: China Anne McClain and Ryan McCartan. (Photos courtesy of production; McCartan photo by David Muller)
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.
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.
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