The Great Gatsby (musical)
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| The Great Gatsby | |
|---|---|
| A New Musical | |
 Broadway Promotional Poster | |
| Music | Jason Howland |
| Lyrics | Nathan Tysen |
| Book | Kait Kerrigan |
| Basis | The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Premiere | October 12, 2023: Paper Mill Playhouse |
| Productions | 2023 Paper Mill Playhouse 2024 Broadway |
The Great Gatsby is a 2023 stage musical with music and lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, and a book by Kait Kerrigan. It is based on the 1925 novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The show started its Broadway previews on March 29, 2024, at the Broadway Theatre and officially opened on April 25, 2024.[1][2][3]
Production history[edit]
New Jersey (2023)[edit]
The show received its world premiere in Millburn, New Jersey, at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Previews began on October 12, 2023, with an official opening night on October 22. It played for a limited engagement through November 12. It starred Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, Noah J. Ricketts, and Stanley Wayne Mathis as Jay, Daisy, Nick, and Wolfsheim respectively.[4] It was directed by Marc Bruni and choreographed by Dominique Kelly.
Broadway (2024)[edit]
In January 2024, it was announced that the Paper Mill production would transfer to Broadway in the spring of 2024. Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, and Noah J. Ricketts reprised their roles as Jay, Daisy, and Nick respectively. Eric Anderson joined the cast as Wolfsheim, replacing Stanley Wayne Mathis. The show is directed by Marc Bruni with set design by Paul Tate dePoo III. The show started previews on March 29, 2024, at the Broadway Theatre, and officially opened on April 25, 2024.[5][6]
Cast and characters[edit]
| Character | Millburn[7] | Broadway[8] |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | |
| Jay Gatsby | Jeremy Jordan | |
| Daisy Buchanan | Eva Noblezada | |
| Nick Carraway | Noah J. Ricketts | |
| Jordan Baker | Samantha Pauly | |
| Myrtle Wilson | Sara Chase | |
| Tom Buchanan | John Zdrojeski | |
| George Wilson | Paul Whitty | |
| Meyer Wolfsheim | Stanley Wayne Mathis | Eric Anderson |
Musical numbers (Paper Mill Playhouse)[edit]
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Musical numbers (Broadway)[edit]
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Awards and nominations[edit]
Original Broadway production[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards[9] | Distinguished Performance | Eva Noblezada | Pending |
| Outer Critics Circle Awards[10] | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Pending | ||
| Outstanding Scenic Design | Paul Tate dePoo III | Pending | ||
| Outstanding Video/Projections | Pending | |||
| Outstanding Costume Design | Linda Cho | Pending | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Musical on Broadway This Spring". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway". Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (April 25, 2024). "Review: A New 'Great Gatsby' Leads With Comedy and Romance - This musical adaptation, now on Broadway, is a lot of Jazz Age fun. But it forgot that Fitzgerald's 1925 novel endures because it is a tragedy". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (July 24, 2023). "Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Star in The Great Gatsby Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse". Playbill. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Musical on Broadway This Spring". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway". Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (2023-07-23). "Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Star in The Great Gatsby Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ "'Great Gatsby' musical completes casting for Broadway bow". Broadway News. 2024-02-20. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole. "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Russo, Gillian (2024-04-23). "2024 Outer Critics Circle nominations announced". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2024-04-24.