Sarah Hyland is ditching her Modern Family roots and waltzing her way back onto Broadway like she never left. That’s right, the 34-year-old is stepping into the sparkly shoes of none other than Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby musical. According to People (so it’s legit), Hyland is replacing Eva Noblezada, who was busy being fabulous as the OG Daisy.
Naturally, Sarah had to mark the occasion with a casual mic drop on her Instagram story. “Ten years ago, I hosted a Great Gatsby-themed NYE party,” she wrote. “Now I’m playing THE Daisy Buchanan in @bwaygatsby on BROADWAY!!!!!!” That’s right—if manifesting your NYE theme into a leading role isn’t a win, what is? Somewhere, F. Scott Fitzgerald is slow-clapping.
Sarah isn’t diving into this glittery world alone. Starting in January, Ryan McCartan will be taking over as Jay Gatsby, ready to brood his way through East Egg and sing about green lights or whatever. Sarah joins him on stage beginning February 10th at the Broadway Theatre in NYC, so mark your calendars and polish your flapper gear.
If you’re feeling fancy and want to see her shine brighter than Gatsby’s party decor, tickets are already up for grabs. Just click HERE (but don’t blame me if they sell out faster than a Prohibition speakeasy).
For context, this Broadway comeback is a big deal for Sarah. The last time she graced the Great White Way was nearly two decades ago in Grey Gardens (2006-2007), where she presumably nailed the art of playing complicated women. More recently, she flexed her stage muscles in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway earlier this year, proving that she’s still got it—and then some.
So, here’s to Sarah Hyland: Daisy Buchanan 2.0, Broadway comeback queen, and living proof that New Year’s resolutions can take a decade to pay off. Cheers, old sport!
