NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Jake David Smith
Jay Gatsby
Jake David Smith is thrilled to bring the iconic role of Jay Gatsby to audiences across the country. National Tour: Les Misérables (Marius). Broadway: Frozen (Ensemble, u/s Hans). Off-Broadway and Streaming on Amazon Prime: Between the Lines (Prince Oliver). Select Regional Credits: West Side Story (Tony), World Premiere of Dark of the Moon (John), Regional Premiere of Escape to Margaritaville (Tully). Elon Musical Theatre, BFA Musical Theatre. This pickleball enthusiast hailing from Richmond, VA sends his love and gratitude to his family, Juliette (his green light), A Squad, and CGF. @Jake.David.Smith.
Senzel Ahmady
Daisy Buchanan
Senzel Ahmady is paralyzed with happiness to be bringing Daisy around the country for the first time! She most recently spent time outside of the country playing Daisy in the original Seoul production of The Great Gatsby. Other credits include Aladdin National Tour (Jasmine) and The Prince of Egypt at OFC Creations (Tzipporah). Endless love and gratitude to her family, friends, CGF, the Gatsby team, and all the children of immigrants whose dreams know no limits. @senzelahmady
Joshua Grosso
Nick Carraway
National Tours: Les Misérables (Marius), The Band's Visit (Telephone Guy), NYC: Urinetown (Swing/Bobby Strong u/s) New York City Center. Regional Credits: Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio) Huntington Theater, The Great Gatsby (Ensemble/Gatsby u/s) American Theater Repertoire, In The Heights (Usnavi) Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University BFA Musical Theater. Many thanks to BRS/GAGE, C12 casting, Jill and my family.
Leanne Robinson
Jordan Baker
Leanne Robinson is a British actress and singer known for her six-year run as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon in the West End, after debuting on the National Tour. She originated Zindzi Mandela in Mandela: A New Musical’s UK premiere and cast recording at the Young Vic Theatre, earning acclaim. Leanne debuted in New York as a featured soloist with Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music Hall, performing “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman. Follow her on Instagram: @leannermusic
Will Branner
Tom Buchanan
Other recent bad guys include Biff in Back to the Future (Broadway), Orin in Little Shop of Horrors (DCPA, Henry Award), and Max Jaegerman in Starkid's viral hit Nerdy Prudes Must Die (YouTube). Broadway/Tour: Back to the Future (OBC), Mean Girls (1st Nat), Bat Out of Hell (NYCC). Regional: American Idiot (Deaf West). Film/TV: “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals: Reprised” (Starkid/YouTube), “Dave” (FX/Hulu). BFA, University of Michigan. Thanks to HCKR, Hyphenate, family, and my beautiful wife Danielle. IG: @lordbranner
Tally Sessions
George Wilson
Broadway: A Wonderful World, Company, Anastasia, War Paint, Falsettos, Paramour, School of Rock, Big Fish, The House of Blue Leaves. Off-Broadway: Masquerade, The Gardens of Anuncia (LCT), Giant (The Public), Queen of the Mist (Transport Group), Anyone Can Whistle (Encores!), Yank! (York), Love and Science. National Tours: South Pacific, Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Regional: Leading roles at The Old Globe, Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, The Muny, Barrington Stage, The Kennedy Center, Asolo Rep, Alliance Theatre, Signature Theatre, Kansas City Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Olney Theatre, Studio Theatre, Cape Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse. TV: ”The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Falling Water,” “Elementary.” Tally recently appeared as George Wilson in the South Korean premiere of The Great Gatsby. IG: @tallysessions
Edward Staudenmayer
Meyer Wolfsheim
Edward Staudenmayer is excited to be reprising Wolfsheim following the South Korean production. Broadway: Girl from the North Country, Wonderland (White Rabbit), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. National Tour: Anastasia (Vlad), Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Andre), Anything Goes (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Scarlet Pimpernel, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh), The Radio City Music Spectacular (Santa). He is a graduate of UCLA and a recipient of the Carol Burnett Award. AEA, SAG-AFTRA, AGVA member.
Lila Coogan
Myrtle Wilson
Broadway: Mary Poppins (Jane Banks). National Tour: Anastasia (Anya). Select Regional Credits: Hairspray (Penny Pingleton), Catch Me If You Can, (Brenda), Spelling Bee (Olive). A huge thank you to The Great Gatsby Team as well as my family, Rochel Saks, Rob and Paisley. @Lilcoogs on socials!
D'Marreon Alexander
Ensemble, u/s Nick Carraway, u/s Meyer Wolfsheim
Detroit native. National tours: Girl from the North Country (Ensemble, u/s Joe Scott), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Ensemble/Drifter). Regional/NYC: Jersey Boys (Barry Belson, The Muny), The Color Purple (Ensemble, Denver Center), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Ensemble/Drifter Ogunquit Playhouse, Tuacahn Amphitheatre), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Linus, Palladium Times Square). Endless thanks to family, friends and The Price Group Agency. @dmarreonalexander
William Bishop
Swing, u/s Jay Gatsby, u/s Nick Carraway
National tours: Parade, Anastasia, Jersey Boys (NCL). Favorite regional: Jersey Boys, Frozen (Tuacahn), Sunset Boulevard (ACT of CT). Featured soloist at Lincoln Center, backup singer for Zac Brown Band. Love to his parents, agents at EA, and Victoria. @Williamabishop
Justin Scott Brown
Ensemble, u/s Tom Buchanan, u/s George Wilson
Broadway: Anastasia. Tour: The Great Gatsby, Korea. Jagged Little Pill, 1st National; Les Misérables 25th Anniversary (Marius); Spring Awakening, 1st National. Off-Broadway: A Man of No Importance (CSC), Far from Heaven (Playwrights Horizons). BFA (CCM). @justin_scott_brown
Kyle Caress
Swing, Dance Captain
Broadway: The Great Gatsby. Int’l/Tour: The Great Gatsby (Korea), Disney’s Aladdin, R+H’s Cinderella. Select Regional: Goodspeed, The Rev, Bucks County Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre Company. BFA Belmont University. Kyle would like to thank his friends, family, mentors and C12 casting for their support. Rep: Hudson Artists Agency @Kyle_Caress
Valeria Ceballos
Ensemble, u/s Daisy Buchanan, u/s Jordan Baker
This little Latina from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is so excited to take this party across the country! Favorite credits: Life After (Kate Carter), Ed Mirvish; Dear Evan Hansen (Zoe/Alana cover), 1st National Tour. She has endless gratitude for all of the creatives, cast, and crew, her team at The Mine, her family and friends and Reese! Para Lupe y Lucho. @valeriaeceballos
Anna Gassett
Ensemble, Sugar
Anna Gassett is stoked to be returning to the Gatsby party! International: The Great Gatsby, Seoul; West Side Story International Tour (Graziella). Regional: The Muny, Music Theatre Wichita. Graduate of Texas State MT. Thank you to my family, The Hybrid Agency, and all who have supported my journey. @annagassett
Joann Gillian
Ensemble, Catherine, Gilda Gray, u/s Myrtle Wilson
Joann Gilliam is ecstatic to be making her US National Tour debut! She has always dreamed of exploring across the states doing what she loves. Her recent theatre credits include: The Great Gatsby (Seoul, Korea), Gun & Powder, Tootsie, Into the Woods, Hair, Little Shop of Horrors, and Lizzie: The Rock Musical. Joann would love to thank her amazing agents at DGRW along with her loved ones for always supporting her crazy dreams! If you want to keep up with Joann, follow @joanngilliamm on Instagram & TikTok or visit her website www.joanngilliam.com! EAT ‘EM UP CATS!!!
Rosie Granito
Swing
Rosie’s favorite credits include Grease (Cha Cha, u/s Rizzo), Frozen (Ensemble, u/s Queen Iduna), 42nd Street (Ensemble, u/s Dorothy), Guys & Dolls (Swing, u/s General Cartwright)!! Many thanks to her incredible agents at CESD, her amazing friends, family, & wonderful parents. @_rosiegranito_
Josiah Hicks
Ensemble, Sugar
Broadway Tour: Mrs. Doubtfire, 1st National. Regional: Bull Durham (Paper Mill Playhouse); Rock of Ages, Escape to Margaritaville (Gateway Playhouse). Josiah is excited to play alongside such talented artists. He would like to thank his brothers, grandmother, and aunts for their support. @josiah.j.hicks
Nina Michael Howland
Ensemble, u/s Daisy Buchanan
Nina Michael Howland is overjoyed to join The Great Gatsby! Berklee College of Music ’24. Credits include Hugh Jackman’s Live from New York with Love at Radio City Music Hall (soloist), Shrek The Musical National Tour (Young Shrek/Young Fiona). Love and thanks to family, friends, and the Gatsby team!
Tyler Johnson-Campion
Ensemble, Sugar
Tours: Disney’s Aladdin. Other: Carnegie Hall, The Muny, Marriott Theatre, MSMT, Fulton Theatre and more! TV: “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon!” CCM grad. Huge thanks to DGRW, C12 Casting, The Creative Team and my incredible friends and family! #tothemax @_tylerJC
Kurt Kemper
Swing
Recent: The Great Gatsby in Seoul, South Korea. Tour: The Little Mermaid. Regional: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Butler/Gad), 9 to 5 (Dwayne), Legally Blonde (Kiki). PPU alum. Love to his family, friends, and CESD +GO2. Insta: @Imatallglassofwater.
Joi D. McCoy
Ensemble
Joi D. McCoy is excited to continue her work with The Great Gatsby! This Florida native’s past credits include Mean Girls (National Tour), Little Inez: Hairspray (National Tour), and Ali: Mamma Mia! (La Mirada Theater). Thanks to her friends and family for the love and support. You can find her on IG @joi.d.mccoy and Joidmccoy.com.
Charlotte McKinley
Swing
Charlotte McKinley is an Austin, Texas native. Select credits include Ariana Grande: Met Gala, Jelly’s Last Jam (NY City Center), Knicks City Dancers, Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” VMAs, Big Apple Circus, and Disney World. Endless love to family and friends.
Macy McKown
Ensemble, Sugar
Macy McKown is thrilled to be making her national tour debut after partying with The Great Gatsby in Seoul. She has performed at regional theaters around the country, working with renowned artists such as Joshua Bergasse and Baayork Lee. She won 2 silver medals at the IDO World Tap Dance Championships and was named the winner of Broadway World's Next on Stage: Dance Edition. She can be seen on season 18 of FOX's “So You Think You Can Dance.” For my family - thank you for your endless love and support of my dreams. Ephesians 3:20 @macynmck
Tim Quartier
Ensemble, Butler, u/s Gatsby, u/s Tom
Excited to keep the party going after performing The Great Gatsby in Seoul, Korea. National Tours: Les Misérables, In the Mood. Select regional: Come From Away (Kevin T.), Holiday Inn (Jim Hardy), Beautiful (Gerry Goffin), Master Class (Tony), Titanic (Charles Clarke), The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio), West Side Story (Tony), Les Misérables (Marius), Hairspray (Link Larkin), and Newsies (Jack Kelly). Huge thanks to the Daniel Hoff Agency, Lohne/Graham Management, C12 Casting and the entire Gatsby team. For my family and Mike. @TimQuartier
Alli Sutton
Ensemble, u/s Jordan Baker, u/s Myrtle Wilson
Honored to join the First National OTC of The Great Gatsby. National Tour: Hadestown (Fate 1, u/s Eurydice). Regional: Beautiful WPPAC (Marilyn, u/s Carole). A million thanks to Brian at HKA, C12 Casting, and the entire team for The Great Gatsby. Love to my family and friends who are my guiding light. For Mom, who taught me what it means to sparkle. Let’s party, Old Sports. @_allisutton
Dee Tomasetta
Swing, Assistant Dance Captain
Thrilled to join The Great Gatsby! Broadway/NYC: The Who’s Tommy (Assoc. Choreographer/Swing/DC), Heart of Rock & Roll, SIX, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan). TV: “The Gilded Age,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “SNL.” University of Michigan alum. Endless love to my family & CESD! @deetomasetta
Ryan Vogt
Ensemble
Ryan Vogt is thrilled to be coming back to the Gatsby family after his run in The Great Gatsby Korean production. Ryan has previously been in the Mean Girls National Tour (Swing, Ensemble, Asst. Dance Captain). He has also been seen in Swing (Ensemble), and Head Over Heels (Ensemble) at the Boston Conservatory where he received his B.F.A in musical theater. Ryan wants to thank Mikey, the Collective Agency, and the Gatsby team for their constant support. As well as his family for always believing in him and showing up to every show.
Shai Yammanee
Ensemble, u/s Meyer Wolfsheim, u/s George Wilson
Shai Yammanee is an internationally experienced performer, currently excited to be understudying Wolfsheim and Wilson. His notable roles include Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia!, Tom Collins in Rent, Prince Charming/Wolf in Into the Woods, Count Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro, and a lead vocalist in Jubilee! in Las Vegas.