5 Secrets About The Great Gatsby on Broadway With Ryan McCartan
Go inside the Broadway Theatre as the musical's current Jay Gatsby reveals fan art, backstage treasures and the show’s iconic green light
by Sophia Rubino • Sep 2, 2026
Ryan McCartan
What to Know
- Ryan McCartan stars as Jay Gatsby in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, marking his fourth stint in the role
- McCartan goes backstage at the Broadway Theatre to reveal fan art, sentimental treasures and other behind-the-scenes secrets
- See the actual green light featured in The Great Gatsby, which McCartan sings about eight shows a week
The Great Gatsby’s green light has been shining at the Broadway Theatre for over two years—literally! Ryan McCartan is now in his fourth stint as the titular yearner, Jay Gatsby, so you could say he’s quite familiar with the secrets of West Egg. Follow McCartan as he shares the story behind a sentimental sash, showcases backstage fan art and reveals the actual green light he sings about eight shows a week.
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