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| Exploring the Rehearsal Process of Paper Mill Playhouse's THE GREAT GATSBY Cast |
The ensemble of Paper Mill Playhouse's much-anticipated world-premiere rendition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, "The Great Gatsby," offered a sneak peek inside their rehearsal space recently, and BroadwayWorld had the privilege of covering this exclusive event.
Tony and Drama Desk Award nominee, as well as Theatre World Award recipient, Jeremy Jordan (known for his Broadway roles in "Newsies," "Waitress," and "American Son"), takes center stage as the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Sharing the spotlight is Eva Noblezada, a two-time Tony Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner, celebrated for her performances in Broadway hits like "Hadestown" and "Miss Saigon," portraying the enigmatic Daisy Buchanan.
Supporting this stellar duo is an ensemble of exceptional talent: Sara Chase, known for her appearances on television in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and her Broadway debut in "First Date" as Myrtle Wilson; Stanley W. Mathis, renowned for his Broadway roles in "Jelly’s Last Jam" and "Kiss Me, Kate," and his Paper Mill appearance in "Cinderella," playing the role of Meyer Wolfsheim; Samantha Pauly, whose Broadway and West End credits include "Six The Musical" and "Evita," embodies the character of Jordan Baker; Noah J. Ricketts, recognized for his performances in Broadway productions such as "Disney’s Frozen" and "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," assumes the role of Nick Carraway; Paul Whitty, who's graced Broadway stages in "Camelot" and "Come From Away," joins as George Wilson; and John Zdrojeski, seen on Broadway in "Good Night, Oscar" and Off-Broadway in "Heroes of the Fourth Turning," takes on the character of Tom Buchanan.
The ensemble also comprises Lauryn Adams, Raymond Edward Baynard, Ayla Ciccone-Burton, Austin Colby, Colin Cunliffe, Natalie Charle Ellis, Curtis Holland, Brianna Kim, Dariana Mullen, Pascal Pastrana, Mariah Reives, Julio Rey, Dan Rosales, Maya Sistruck, Jake Trammel, Jake Urban, Tanairi Vazquez, and Katie Webber.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, first published in 1925, continues to captivate readers with its portrayal of the Roaring Twenties. The story revolves around the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby, portrayed by Jeremy Jordan, who relentlessly pursues his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, brought to life by Eva Noblezada. Against a backdrop of complex characters, simmering passions, and unfulfilled desires, their fates intertwine in unexpected ways.
The highly anticipated production is scheduled to run from October 12 to November 12, 2023, at Paper Mill Playhouse, located at 22 Brookside Drive. Mark your calendars for the grand opening night on Sunday, October 22. Tickets are currently available on the Paper Mill Playhouse website.
"The Great Gatsby" boasts a compelling script by Kait Kerrigan ("The Mad Ones"), a score influenced by jazz and pop by Tony Award nominees Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen ("Paradise Square"), and is directed by Marc Bruni ("Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"). The choreography is masterfully handled by Dominique Kelley (known for his work on television shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Masked Singer"). Music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations are expertly crafted by Mr. Howland, with Daniel Edmonds ("Shucked," "Paradise Square") as Music Director.
The production team includes Paul Tate dePoo III, responsible for scenic and projection design (known for his work on Broadway's "The Cottage" and "Spamalot"); Tony Award-winning Linda Cho, in charge of costume design ("A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder," "Harmony," "Chasing Rainbows"); Cory Pattak, illuminating the stage with his lighting design (notable for "Spamalot"); Brian Ronan, a two-time Tony Award winner for sound design ("Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "The Book of Mormon"); Charles G. LaPointe and Rachael Geier, handling hair and wig design (renowned for their work on "Hamilton" and "MJ: The Musical"); and Rocío Mendez, responsible for fight and intimacy direction (known for "POTUS" and "Ain’t No Mo’" on Broadway). Brian Bogin is the production stage manager, and casting is skillfully managed by C12 Casting.
"The Great Gatsby" is brought to life through a special arrangement with Chunsoo Shin, an accomplished Korean theater producer and president of OD Company. Don't miss the chance to experience this timeless tale in a fresh and captivating way at Paper Mill Playhouse.
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