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The roaring '20s take the stage in the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless novel.

4.7
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4.7
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The energy of all the performers was not the same
"The male lead was phenomenal and the secondary leads. Female lead’s acting was wonderful, but standard vocals could be improved. When she belted lyrics she was best. The dancers needed improvement. Being in the field myself, the sharpness and energy was low. Some were not even singing. The groups tap sounds were, I believed, dubbed to make it sound muffled and as if there were more dancers in the routine. Unfortunately, myself and guests were disappointed. :("
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 17, 2025
Written on the Fly?
"Wow, didn’t like this one at all. I thought it was poorly written and executed. Def a level down from many shows. The script didn’t portray Gatsby as mysterious and dark as intended. The songs were for the most part whiny and overly redundant, except for 2-3 numbers. "
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Rebecca B from Plano on Feb 1, 2025
A sad pastiche of the film
"The Great Gatsby on Broadway promised a fresh take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, but the result felt more like a pastiche of the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film. Rather than offering a bold reinterpretation, the production leaned heavily on familiar visuals and themes, rendering it basic and uninspired. The set design, though opulent, lacked innovation, relying on clichéd representations of Gatsby's world rather than creating something truly captivating. Similarly, the costumes borrowed too much from the film's flamboyance, failing to add any new dimensions to the aesthetic. This dependence on existing interpretations made the production feel stagnant rather than imaginative. While the dialogue remained true to Fitzgerald’s prose, it often felt more expository than evocative. The performances, though competent, suffered from shallow character development. Gatsby’s charisma, Daisy’s complexity, and Nick’s introspection were flattened into predictable archetypes, leaving little emotional impact. The musical elements also fell short, blending period-inspired tunes with a nod to modernity, but without the boldness or innovation that made the film’s soundtrack memorable. Instead of enhancing the story, the music felt like a half-hearted imitation. Ultimately, The Great Gatsby lacked the creativity and depth required for a compelling stage adaptation. It delivered a surface-level portrayal of a rich and complex story, offering little for audiences seeking either nostalgia or fresh insights. For fans of the novel or the film, this production is likely to feel disappointingly prosaic."
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camille D from Paris on Jan 2, 2025
Story falls flat on the stage.
"Not the quality musical we are used to on Broadway. The cast was talented, the set was amazing, but the storyline of this classic was a slow bust and waste of an evening in the city. Pick another show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 25, 2026
Definitely not a story line for kids
"This show was listed for age 10 and above. Definitely not true. We had to walk out early. Risqué and story really develops this. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 29, 2026
Unfortunately boring - full of solo ballads :(
"The clothes, some actors were fine. But the songs, how boring most of them were.. the casting, how uncharismatic some of the lead roles were.. and the script, the story-telling, not to mention them at all. Was definitely one of the biggest disappointments in musical history. Not to offend anyone and underestimate the work people put into it but I cannot understand how we saw only two-three songs with chorus and dancers with Gatsbian shiny dresses whereas the rest was nothing but solo ballads as if I was at a CD concert. The play needs serious rearrangement otherwise I do not see this airing long. Till then don’t waste money or time folks, pick another musical :("
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Mehmetcan A from Istanbul on May 20, 2026
What was it?
"This production couldn't decide if it was an opera, a musical, a musical comedy or a love story. It contained elements of each and they just made no sense together. And it certainly had little about the pursuit of the American Dream. The relationship of Nick and Jordan was a travesty of the original story and slightly homophobic. Jeremy Jordan was good and the production good but anyone with a brain should be offended by the changes made to one of the best American novels."
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Peter Reichertz R from Washington on Jan 12, 2026
Really did not like it
"The show did not need to be a musical or if anything why was there so so much singing? Why did they focus so much on Jordyn and Nicks romance over Jay and Daisy? Characters were not cast well to fit the original story in particular Gatsby. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 10, 2025
Awful music.
"Costumes were wonderful; otherwise, we did not like anything and left at intermission- a first for us."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 9, 2024
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About The Great Gatsby

The party's roaring on Broadway! The Great Gatsby is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).

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