'The Great Gatsby' is a dazzling Broadway musical adaptation that reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark 1925 novel as an electrifying, grand-scale theatrical spectacle. Featuring a vibrant pop- and jazz-infused original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen alongside a book by Kait Kerrigan, the show transports audiences to Long Island during the height of the Roaring Twenties. The narrative follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby as he throws lavish parties in a desperate bid to reunite with his lost love, socialite Daisy Buchanan, while narrator Nick Carraway observes the tragic consequences of unbridled ambition and decadence. Following a record-breaking pre-Broadway world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, the grand musical transfer captured Broadway audiences with its eye-popping visual design, glittering period costumes, and powerhouse vocal performances. Signature numbers like 'My Green Light', 'For Her', and 'New Money' anchor the show's sweeping romanticism and high-energy choreography. By contrasting the glitter of new wealth against the stark reality of the Valley of Ashes, 'The Great Gatsby' delivers a vibrant contemporary celebration of Jazz Age glamour while honoring the enduring story at its core.
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Fun show and definitely worth it to see Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada! Also costumes definitely deserved that Tony
We went for Chad and it was worth it for him <3
Jeremy Jordan’s final show!
Transporting audiences to the lavish Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless story follows eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who will stop at nothing in the pursuit of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. Through its fascinatingly nuanced characters, driven by complex inner lives erupting with extravagance and longing – this epic tale has always been destined to sing. Now, it finally comes to life on the greatest American stage, through an electrifying jazz and pop-infused score, and a grand production befitting the 21st century.
Apr 24 – Sep 7, 2025
Apr 25, 2024 – Present
CurrentOct 22 – Nov 12, 2023
The Great Gatsby runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Yes, The Great Gatsby includes one 15-minute intermission between Act 1 and Act 2.
The Great Gatsby is recommended for ages 10 and up. Children under 4 years of age are not permitted inside the theatre.
Yes, The Great Gatsby musical is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel of the same name.
The Great Gatsby plays at the Broadway Theatre, located at 1681 Broadway in New York City.
The most popular songs in The Great Gatsby musical include 'My Green Light', 'For Her', 'New Money', and 'Roaring On'.
London, New York, Millburn, NJ, plus touring productions.
