The Great Gatsby Reviews

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"...There is nothing startlingly original about “The Great Gatsby.” What sets it apart is its sheer brilliance of presentation, the clear talent and expertise of all the people involved. Perhaps that itself is the antidote to the emptiness of wealth and glamor. Even if the product is no more profound than sheer enjoyment, it is made real by the hard work of everyone behind and in front of the scenes, from the touring crew who transport this massive show on its grueling schedule, to the seamsters who stitch the costumes, to the dancers who smile through exhausting tap numbers and the principals who project larger-than-life emotions with glorious voices eight times a week."

Theatre Bloom- Highly Recommended

"...Based on the iconic Jazz Age novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby rolls glitteringly into the National Theater from May 12th-24th. This 2023 musical adaption features music and lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen and a book by Kait Kerrigan. It opened on Broadway in 2024, then had its European premiere in 2025, followed by this North American tour in 2026. Should you attend? It depends upon what you expect."

The Georgetown Dish- Highly Recommended

"...This production is loud, lush, and great fun. Great music, great actors, great costumes, great scenery. The cast is uniformly fantastic, all with incredible voices."

BroadwayWorld- Somewhat Recommended

"...While THE GREAT GATSBY has some effective songs and character development, the musical doesn't ultimately live up to the glitz, glamour, and legacy of its source material."

K Street Magazine- Highly Recommended

"...This Gatsby may favor glitz over grit, but it's 1000% a stylish, spirited night out. So grab your seats for a champagne-soaked spectacle with heart."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...This show has a bubble machine, a fog machine, sparkler cannons, and more effects than can simply be stated here. As much as I marveled at the spectacular nature of this production, I was pleased to see that the first time we finally meet Jay Gatsby, he doesn’t appear on some massive platform with lights and sparkles shooting about."