Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Perform Acoustic Cover of ‘My Green Light’
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada will take their roles as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan on Broadway starting March 30. The pair are married and will appear together at the Broadway Theatre.
Unplugged video release
A newly released clip features an acoustic take on the show’s song “My Green Light.” The video is titled “My Green Light: Unplugged.” It shows Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Perform Acoustic Cover of ‘My Green Light’ in an intimate setting.
The arrangement includes Jason Howland’s work alongside Carney on guitar. The performance offers a stripped-back interpretation of the musical number.
Production credits
The recording was produced by And That’s Strategy. Ian Kagey handled the studio recording at Renaissance Studios.
Billy Jay Stein served as music producer. Katharine Quinn was the executive producer on the project.
- Direction and line producing: Es Um
- Creative direction and assistant direction: Imani Russell
- Editing and director of photography: Masha Mikhailova
- Color grading: Bryce Saucier
- Photography: Little Fang Photo
- Hair and makeup: Chelsea Gehr
- Styling: Emma Pritchard; assistant stylist: Jacinto Onofre
- Production assistants: Mason Robert Bray, Hannah Kulawiak
Cast changes and company
Carney and Noblezada join the Broadway cast on March 30. Also stepping in that day are Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway and John Behlmann as Tom Buchanan.
The current company includes Ryan McCartan in the Gatsby role, with Noblezada as Daisy. Other principal players include Michael Maliakel and Linedy Genao.
- Principals: Ryan McCartan, Eva Noblezada, Michael Maliakel, Linedy Genao, Austin Colby
- Supporting: Samantha Pauly, Charlie Pollock, Eric Anderson
- Ensemble highlights: Alexis Hasbrouck, Curtis Holland, Nathaniel Hunt, Traci Elaine Lee
- Swings: Kurt Csolak, Haley Fish, Morgan Harrison, Justin Keats, Drew Lake
Creative team and design
The musical adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel for the stage. Music and lyrics come from Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland.
Kait Kerrigan wrote the book. Marc Bruni directs, with choreography by Dominique Kelley.
- Scenic and projection design: Paul Tate de Poo III
- Costume design: Linda Cho
- Sound design: Brian Ronan
- Lighting design: Cory Pattak
- Hair and wig design: Charles G. LaPointe and Rachael Geier
- Orchestrations: Jason Howland and Kim Scharnberg
- Music director: Daniel Edmonds
- Music producer (Strike Audio): Billy Jay Stein
- Casting: C12 Casting
- Production stage manager: Brian Bogin
- Executive producer: Mark Shacket of Foresight Theatrical
Awards and context
The production won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical. The show is set in the Roaring ’20s.
The plot follows Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy. The musical explores wealth, longing, and the American Dream.
Background on the leads
Carney and Noblezada have long shared stages. Their credits include Broadway and London runs of Hadestown.
They also performed together in the London revival of Cabaret. The Great Gatsby marks their first Broadway appearance as a married couple.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow the production and post updates. Fans can view the unplugged video online and watch for more cast announcements.
