Jeff Kready Begins Performances in A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder on Broadway

Jeff Kready will temporarily assume the role of Monty Navarro in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on January 20 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The Broadway show's original Tony-nominated headliner, Bryce Pinkham, is taking a leave of absence to star in The Heidi Chronicles. Kready, who currently appears in the ensemble of the tuner, understudies Monty.

Kready made his Broadway debut in Les Miserables, and has also appeared on the Great White Way in Sunday in the Park with George and Billy Elliot. His additional stage credits include Tokio Confidential and Carousel. Fun fact: he’s married to Broadway favorite Nikki Renee Daniels!

Written by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder follows Monty Navarro, a long-lost member of a noble family who stands to become the next Earl of Highhurst—if he can eliminate the eight other relatives (all played by Jefferson Mays) who precede him in line for the title. The tuner received four 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Additional cast members include Lisa O’Hare, Catherine Walker and Carole Shelley.