Key keywords: The Great Gatsby Broadway, Reeve Carney, Corbin Bleu, John Behlmann, 2024 Broadway casting updates, Jay Gatsby stage adaptation, F. Scott Fitzgerald classic musical, Broadway new cast debut, 1920s jazz age musical, Broadway box office hits Tonight marks a highly anticipated milestone for the hit Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless *The Great Gatsby*, as three beloved stage and screen stars make their official debuts in lead roles. First announced in early July 2024, the casting news immediately sent shockwaves through Broadway fan circles, with pre-sale tickets for the new cast’s first month of shows selling out in less than 48 hours. Reeve Carney, best known for his Tony-nominated turn as Orpheus in *Hadestown* and his lead role in *Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark*, steps into the titular role of Jay Gatsby, taking over from original cast member Jeremy Jordan. Carney’s signature soaring vocals and ability to portray quiet, tortured longing have been cited by the production’s creative team as the perfect fit for the enigmatic millionaire, who spends years building a fortune and a lavish lifestyle in the hopes of winning back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. In a recent interview with Broadway World, Carney shared that he has been a fan of Fitzgerald’s novel since high school, and has spent months researching the character’s nuances to bring a fresh, vulnerable take to the role that balances Gatsby’s larger-than-life charisma with his deep, unspoken insecurity. Corbin Bleu, the former *High School Musical* star who has become a Broadway staple in recent years with critically acclaimed turns in *Kiss Me, Kate* and *Holiday Inn*, takes on the role of Nick Carraway, the story’s narrator and Gatsby’s only true friend. Bleu’s warm, approachable stage presence is expected to bring new depth to Nick, who acts as the audience’s entry point into the glitzy, hollow world of 1920s Long Island high society. Production notes reveal that Bleu worked closely with book writer Kait Kerrigan to expand small, quiet moments of Nick’s internal conflict about the excess and moral decay he witnesses throughout the story. John Behlmann, known for his work in *Tootsie* on Broadway and hit comedy series *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, steps into the role of Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s arrogant, old-money husband who serves as one of the story’s primary antagonists. Behlmann has noted in press appearances that he aims to avoid portraying Tom as a one-note villain, instead highlighting the character’s deep-seated insecurity and fear of losing his social status to add layers to his performance. The *Great Gatsby* musical, which features music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and direction by Marc Bruni, first opened on Broadway in March 2024 to positive reviews, earning three Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. Producers have confirmed that the addition of the three new stars comes as the production extends its run through February 2025, with additional tour dates across North America set to be announced later this year. Fans and critics alike are gathered at the Broadway Theatre tonight for the debut, with post-show reactions expected to dominate Broadway social media channels through the weekend.