Zak Resnick, who understudies the lead role of Floyd Collins in the Broadway musical of the same name, had a big moment over Memorial Day weekend when he went on for the show's Tony Award-nominated starJeremy Jordan. The actor took the final bow in the Lincoln Center Theaterrevival ofFloyd Collinson Sunday, May 26, and had his fellow castmates cheering him on throughout the day. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Resnick, who made his Broadway debut inMamma Mia!, also had family and friends by his side at the Sunday matinee. He is also scheduled to perform in the title role Tuesday, May 27. His wife, actressAli Corbin, shared anInstagram reelof her husband's special moment, writing over the video: "POV: He's living his dream, and you're front row for all of it." In the caption, she added, "Just a girl in love with the leading man." The musical, which features music and lyrics byAdam Guettelwith additional lyrics byTina Landau, who also wrote the book and directs, wasnominated for six 2025 Tony Awards, including one for star Jordan and another for actorTaylor Trensch, who is pictured hugging Resnick backstage. According to producers, "Floyd Collinsis based on the true story of a cave explorer in Kentucky, 1925. While chasing a dream of fame and fortune by turning Sand Cave into a tourist attraction, Floyd Collins himself becomes the attraction when he gets trapped 200 feet underground. Alone but for sporadic contact with the outside world, including his brother Homer, Floyd fights for his sanity – and, ultimately, his life – as the rescue effort above explodes into the first genuine media circus. Reporters and gawkers from across the country descend on the property, fueling the hysteria and manipulating the nation into holding its collective breath." The cast includes Jordan as Floyd Collins,Jason Gotayas Homer Collins,Sean Allan Krillas H.T. Carmichael,Marc Kudischas Lee Collins,Lizzy McAlpineas Nellie Collins,Wade McCollumas Bee Doyle,Jessica Molaskeyas Miss Jane, Trensch as Skeets Miller,Cole Vaughanas Jewell Estes andClyde Voceas Ed Bishop. Related:Jason Gotay Was the Last to Audition for Broadway's 'Floyd Collins.' He Ended Up Being the 'Perfect Match' (Exclusive) Rounding out the cast areKevin Bernard,Dwayne Cooper,Jeremy Davis,Charlie Franklin,Kristen Hahn,Happy McPartlin,Kevyn Morrow,Justin ShowellandColin Trudell. The musical had its world premiere at the American Music Theater Festival in Philadelphia in 1994 before making its Off-Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons in 1996.Floyd Collinscurrently plays the Vivian Beaumont Theater. See more photos below: View the 10 images of this gallery on theoriginal article Go Behind the Scenes With Broadway Favorite Zak Resnick as He Makes His Floyd Collins Debut (Exclusive Photos)first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
