Schmigadoon!
About This Event
Schmigadoon! at the Nederlander Theatre assembles a company of Broadway performers—Alex Brightman, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, Sara Chase, Isabelle McCalla and others—whose work is rooted in character-driven comic timing and ensemble precision. The staging foregrounds actors known for rhythmic phrasing and comic specificity rather than vocal pyrotechnics, centering timing, diction and collaborative storytelling.
About the Artists
Alex Brightman
Alex Brightman is an American actor and singer whose career centers on Broadway and contemporary musical theatre. He is widely associated with the title role in *Beetlejuice*, a performance that foregrounds precision comedy alongside vocal and physical control.
Sara Chase
Sara Chase is an American actor and singer whose work moves between screen comedy and Broadway musical storytelling. Many viewers know her from the Netflix series *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*, where she played Cyndee Pokorny.
Max Clayton
Max Clayton is a New York–based performer working in musical theatre and Broadway. At the Nederlander Theatre, he appears in *Schmigadoon!*, in company with stage and screen performers including Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, and Ivan Hernandez.
Ayaan Diop
Ayaan Diop is a New York City–based musical theatre performer associated with Broadway work at the Nederlander Theatre. In *Schmigadoon!* he has appeared alongside Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Max Clayton, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, Ivan Hernandez, McKenzie Kurtz, and Isabelle McCalla.
Ana Gasteyer
Ana Gasteyer brings a unique blend of humor and musical talent to the vibrant New York City cultural scene. Known for her dynamic performances at iconic venues like Town Hall, Ana seamlessly fuses comedy and music, creating an unforgettable experience for her audience.
Ann Harada
Ann Harada is an American actor and singer whose career is closely tied to New York City’s Broadway stages. She first became widely known for originating the role of Christmas Eve in *Avenue Q*, and later took on Charlotte in the Broadway run of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s *Cinderella*.