- The Original Star Returns: Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan is returning to the title role in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby starting November 10.
- A Short Hiatus: Jordan originated the role before leaving for a limited engagement in Floyd Collins, for which he earned a 2025 Tony nomination.
- Changing of the Guard: He succeeds Ryan McCartan, who played his final performance as the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby on November 9.
- Viral Announcement: The news was confirmed via a special video on social media, exciting fans who have been anticipating his return.
Broadway’s Prodigal Son Is Back in the Pink Suit
In a move that has sent waves of excitement through the Broadway community, original star Jeremy Jordan is set to make his much-anticipated return to The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award nominee will once again step into the iconic pink suit of Jay Gatsby at the Broadway Theatre, beginning November 10. The announcement confirms what many fans had been hoping for since his departure.
Jordan temporarily left the hit musical to star in the limited Broadway run of Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center, a role that earned him a 2025 Tony Award nomination. During his absence, the role of Gatsby was impressively filled by Ryan McCartan, who took his final bow on November 9. Now, Jordan is back to reclaim the role he brought to life, and audiences are scrambling for a chance to see him.
A Social Media Frenzy Confirms the News
The production didn’t just issue a press release; they dropped the news with style. On the show’s official Instagram, a video was released featuring Jordan alongside Aisha Jackson, who stars as his beloved Daisy Buchanan. The pair performed a stunning mashup of “My Green Light” from the musical and Lorde’s pop anthem “Green Light,” a perfect and clever nod to the show’s central theme. The post immediately sparked a frenzy online, with fans celebrating the return of their favorite Gatsby.
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Who’s Who in West Egg?
Jordan rejoins a stellar cast that continues to bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless story to life. The current Broadway cast features Aisha Jackson as Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as Nick Carraway, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as Tom Buchanan, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Meyer Wolfsheim.
About the Tony-Winning Production
Set in the dazzling excess of the Roaring ’20s, The Great Gatsby musical follows the tragic story of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his relentless pursuit of his youthful love, Daisy Buchanan. The show features a book by Kait Kerrigan and a score by Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland. Directed by Marc Bruni, the production is a visual spectacle, having won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical.
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