The Great Gatsby turns West Egg into a full-company party across the Broadway Theatre's enormous stage, with Linda Cho's Tony-winning costumes doing most of the talking. The score leans pop-theatrical rather than pastiche, so the 1922 setting never turns into a museum piece. If you want a big, glittering Jazz Age musical that photographs as well as it plays, book this one.
What to expect
One of the largest houses on Broadway, so the West Egg party numbers have room to sprawl across the full width of the stage. Two acts with one interval and a constant stream of costume changes. Expect an audience that dresses up more than average for a Broadway night, and a lot of gold on stage.
Good to know
- Take the 1, C or E to 50th St, or the N, Q, R, W to 49th St; the theatre is on Broadway at Fifty-Third
- The house is very wide, so central seats matter more here than in smaller theatres
- Front mezzanine gives the best view of the ensemble party staging
- Suits teens and adults; the story's themes are adult but not explicit
- Best for people who want spectacle and costume design over an intimate book musical
- Accessible seating and assistive listening are available through the box office
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Common questions
Do I need to know the novel?
No. The musical tells the full story of Gatsby, Daisy and Nick without assuming prior knowledge.
How far ahead is it on sale?
Performances at the Broadway Theatre are currently on sale through January 3, 2027.
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