Schmigadoon!
About This Event
Schmigadoon at the Nederlander Theatre assembles a Broadway ensemble that includes Alex Brightman, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, Sara Chase, Isabelle McCalla and other company members. Brightman's character-driven comic control, Gasteyer's sketch-comedy and musical sensibilities, and the company's emphasis on precise vocal storytelling and ensemble timing suggest a production shaped by craft and precision rather than display.
About the Artists
Alex Brightman
Alex Brightman is an American stage actor whose career centers on Broadway and contemporary musical theatre. He is best known for originating a lead role in *Beetlejuice*, a performance built on tight comic control and precise vocal choices rather than sheer spectacle.
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*.