F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby, is a cautionary tale of glamor and debauchery. Set in the vibrant 1920s in New York City, the tale has become emblematic of early twentieth-century America and the subject of countless reproductions.
The book is narrated by Minnesota-born Nick Carraway, who encounters the wealthy and illustrious Jay Gatsby, when the pair become neighbors. As the two become friends, Nick helps Gatsby to reconnect with the stunning Daisy Buchanan. Through his association with Gatsby and other Long Island elites, Nick finds himself pulled into a world of wealth, secrets, and crime.
Since its publication, the novel has been adapted many times over. Most notably, the story has been brought alive on screen by Jack Clayton’s 1974 film and Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 version starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
This year, Gatsby gets a makeover in the form of a brand-new musical: The Great Gatsby, previewing on Broadway.
The musical debuted in the fall of 2023 with a successful run at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. The musical followed its smashing success by starting previews for the Broadway show last month, on March 29th, 2024. The Great Gatsby will officially open on April 24th with a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Gatsby boasts an impressive cast and crew for the premiering musical. The show features Broadway star Jeremy Jordan (Jay Gatsby), who has starred in lead roles in Newsies, The Last Five Years, and Little Shop of Horrors with co-star Eva Noblenzada (Daisy Buchanan) reeling off of acclaimed success from lead role in Hadestown. The musical is directed by the successful Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), produced by acclaimed Korean musical producer Chunsoo Shin, and features a score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).
With such a talented cast and crew, a riveting story, and great past success, The Great Gatsby will be a riveting, glamorous musical perfect for fans of Broadway and the original “Great American Novel” alike.