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BIO

McCartan is known for playing Jason "J.D." Dean in the original Off-Broadway cast of Heathers: The Musical. His Broadway credits include playing Fiyero Tigelaar in the 15th anniversary cast of Wicked and Prince Hans in the closing cast of Frozen. He is currently playing the title role in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.


McCartan starred as Brad Majors in the 2016 Fox musical television film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. He also played the recurring role of Diggie Smalls on the Disney Channel sitcom Liv and Maddie.

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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Jay Gatsby [Replacement]
Scotland, PA Scotland, PA
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Mac
Frozen Frozen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Hans [Replacement]
Heathers: The Musical Heathers: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2014
J.D.
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

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Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, SMASH and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, SMASH and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 18, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 18, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Smash, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2025
by - Apr 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway Photo
Video: Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

The Great Gatsby has revealed first look video of the new stars of the Broadway production! Check out Ryan McCartan, Sarah Hyland, Terrence Mann, Samantha Pauly, and Charlie Pollock, Michael Maliakel, Linedy Genao, and Austin Colby in action.
Photos: First Look at New THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Michael Maliakel, Linedy Genao, & Au Photo
Photos: First Look at New THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Michael Maliakel, Linedy Genao, & Austin Colby
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025

The Great Gatsby has revealed first look photos of the new stars of the Broadway production, Michael Maliakel, Linedy Genao, and Austin Colby. They join cast members Ryan McCartan, Sarah Hyland, Terrence Mann, Samantha Pauly, and Charlie Pollock.
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 4, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 4, 2025 with videos from Smash, Dead Outlaw, and more!
Student Blog: Senior Showcase Photo
Student Blog: Senior Showcase
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Apr 3, 2025

I absolutely loved this trip. It was such a positive experience and it really solidified my plans of wanting to move to New York after graduation.
Empire State Building Will Go Green for THE GREAT GATSBY 100th Anniversary Photo
Empire State Building Will Go Green for THE GREAT GATSBY 100th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

The Great Gatsby's new stars will bring the “green light” to New York City’s most famous beacon, The Empire State Building, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel. Learn more!
Video: Watch Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts & More Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Watch Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts & More Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

The Great Gatsby original Broadway cast members, Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts, John Zdrojeski, Raymond Baynard, and Pascal Pastrana, took their final bows on Sunday! Watch the video of the stars in their final curtain call in the hit musical now.
Broadway Box Office Analysis- March 2025 Photo
Broadway Box Office Analysis- March 2025
by Ben Waterhouse - Mar 31, 2025

Broadway’s grosses in March were a story of two halves. The first week of the month was the lowest grossing week of the year so far. Last week (ending March 23) was the second highest of the year. Total gross was up to $134 million from $119 in February, and attendance was up to over 1 million. 
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
Video: First Look at Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: First Look at Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

You can now get a first look at Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby on Broadway, singing the Act 2 number “Past is Catching Up To Me”. See footage here!
Interview: How THE GREAT GATSBY Became Broadway's New Big Spectacle Photo
Interview: How THE GREAT GATSBY Became Broadway's New Big Spectacle
by Team BWW - Mar 7, 2025

BroadwayWorld sat down with Sarah Hansen, Senior Vice President of Accounts & Client Strategy at SpotCo to discuss how Gatsby’s Broadway incarnation went from a regional hit to one of the season’s most talked-about shows.
Michael Maliakel to Join THE GREAT GATSBY as Nick Carraway Photo
Michael Maliakel to Join THE GREAT GATSBY as Nick Carraway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

New cast members will be joining The Great Gatsby at The Broadway Theatre. See who is joining the cast of the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Broadway Box Office Analysis- February 2025 Photo
Broadway Box Office Analysis- February 2025
by Ben Waterhouse - Mar 3, 2025

February is typically one of the slowest months of the year for Broadway. The first two weeks were included in this year’s Broadway Week discounts, where even the longer running shows that do not typically sell discounted tickets run some special deals. In spite of the cold weather this season was a significant improvement from last year, with the total gross as a whole being up well over 20% for the month compared to February 2024. 
Video: Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan Explain Why THE GREAT GATSBY Is Different Than Photo
Video: Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan Explain Why THE GREAT GATSBY Is Different Than People Remember
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan, current stars of Broadway's The Great Gatsby, recently appeared on Morning Joe to discuss their experience in the acclaimed production. Watch the duo talk about the show!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025
by - Feb 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrates New Stars Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan Photo
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrates New Stars Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan were the man and woman of the hour at a dazzling party celebrating their addition to the company of Broadway's The Great Gatsby. Check out photos from the evening featuring guests Nicole Scherzinger, Kenny Ortega, and more.
Photos: Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Photos: Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The Great Gatsby is currently playing at The Broadway Theatre, and you can now get a first look at photos of musical’s new principal cast, featuring Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, Sarah Hyland as Daisy Buchanan, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025
by - Feb 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Ryan McCartan Is Stepping Into Gatsby's Shoes Photo
Video: Ryan McCartan Is Stepping Into Gatsby's Shoes
by Joey Mervis - Feb 25, 2025

There's a new Gatsby in town! Just last month, Ryan McCartan officially joined the company of Broadway's the Great Gatsby as the great man himself, Jay Gatsby. Ryan chats more about his new gig, his new costar, Sarah Hyland, and more in this video!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ryan McCartan been in?

Ryan McCartan has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Ryan McCartan been in?

Ryan McCartan has not appeared in the West End.

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