Michael Maliakel and Linedy Genao Join Cast of Broadway's The Great Gatsby March 31

Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!), Michael Maliakel (Aladdin), and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys) step into the roles of Myrtle Wilson, Nick Carraway, and Tom Buchanan, respectively, in the new musical The Great Gatsby beginning March 31 at the Broadway Theatre.

The trio succeed Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts, and John Zdrojeski, who played their final performances March 30. Raymond Edward Baynard and Pascal Pastrana also ended their runs.

Also joining the cast are new ensemble members Nathaniel Hunt (Moulin Rouge! tour), Chase Peacock (Swept Away), Preston Taylor (Moulin Rouge! tour), and Chase Maxwell (Wicked).

The new Broadway musical recently welcomed Ryan McCartan (Frozen, Wicked) and Sarah Hyland (Little Shop of Horrors, Modern Family) as, respectively, Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan.

The cast also currently features Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, and Terrence Mann as Wolfsheim with Curtis Holland, Traci Elaine Lee, Dariana Mullen, Tess Soltau, Kayla Pecchioni, Mariah Reives, Dan Rosales, Dave Schoonover, Matt Wiercinski, Jessica Mallare White, and Alexis Hasbrouck. Kurt Csolak, Carissa Gaughran, Morgan Harrison, Brandon J. Large, Samantha Pollino, Alex Prakken, Elena Ricardo, Justin Keats, and Jasmine Pearl Villaroel round out the cast as swings.

Based on the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, The Great Gatsby features music and lyrics by Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square) and Jason Howland (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and a book by Jonathan Larson Grant winner Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones). Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley (Mariah’s Magical Christmas Special).

Set in the Roaring '20s, the musical follows eccentric millionaire Jay Gatsby, who will stop at nothing in his tragic pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth.

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The Great Gatsby also has scenic and projection design by Paul Tate de Poo III, costume design by Linda Cho, sound design by Brian Ronan, lighting design by Cory Pattak, and hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe and Rachael Geier.

Arrangements are by Jason Howland, orchestrations are by Howland and Kim Scharnberg, the music director is Daniel Edmonds, and the music producer is Grammy winner Billy Jay Stein for Strike Audio.

Casting is by C12 Casting, and the production stage manager is Brian Bogin. Mark Shacket of Foresight Theatrical serves as executive producer.

The new musical won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical.