Schmigadoon!
About This Event
Schmigadoon! at the Nederlander Theatre assembles a company drawn from Broadway and screen, including Alex Brightman, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, Sara Chase, Maulik Pancholy, Isabelle McCalla, Ivan Hernandez, Brad Oscar, McKenzie Kurtz, Max Clayton and Ayaan Diop. The cast brings backgrounds in precise comic rhythm and clear vocal storytelling—Brightman and Harada noted for comic timing, Gasteyer for a music-and-sketch-comedy approach, and several members for ensemble listening and vocal clarity. The production emphasizes character specificity and tight ensemble pacing rather than spectacle.
About the Artists
Alex Brightman
Alex Brightman is an American actor and writer whose career centers on musical theatre and Broadway craft. In New York City he appears at the Nederlander Theatre in *Schmigadoon!*, working alongside performers such as Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, and Ivan Hernandez.
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 closely associated with Broadway’s contemporary musical repertory. In New York, she became widely recognized for originating Christmas Eve in *Avenue Q* and later appeared as Charlotte in the Broadway run of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s *Cinderella*.