The Great Gatsby: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Great Gatsby is set in the opulent world of Long Island’s elite and follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby as he pursues the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. As a young WWI veteran named Nick Carraway arrives and becomes entangled in this new world of lavish parties and high drama, Gatsby’s quest for happiness unfolds. The Great Gatsby explores themes of love, idealism, excess, and the societal pressures of the Jazz Age.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music: Jason Howland
Lyrics: Nathan Tysen
Book: Kait Kerrigan
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2024)➝
Tags
2020s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Jazz, Tap Dance, Tragedy
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