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''[[The Washington Post]]'' criticized the shows lack of 'subtlety' and shedding of important themes to become 'a rom-com that nose-dives into overwrought melodrama', describing the play's second act as a 'a rapid succession of false ends' where the play is 'blinded' by capitalism. However, they praised Ricketts performance as Nick Carraway and the set and costumes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Naveen |date=2024-04-26 |title=Review {{!}} Your English teacher would hate this ‘Great Gatsby’ |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2024/04/25/great-gatsby-musical-broadway-review/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |work=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> |
''[[The Washington Post]]'' criticized the shows lack of 'subtlety' and shedding of important themes to become 'a rom-com that nose-dives into overwrought melodrama', describing the play's second act as a 'a rapid succession of false ends' where the play is 'blinded' by capitalism. However, they praised Ricketts performance as Nick Carraway and the set and costumes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Naveen |date=2024-04-26 |title=Review {{!}} Your English teacher would hate this ‘Great Gatsby’ |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2024/04/25/great-gatsby-musical-broadway-review/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |work=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> |
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''[[Variety Magazine]]'' praised the set, costumes, and visuals, but stated the show traded 'the novel’s soul for flashy visuals' and criticized plot changes such as making Nick and Jordan explicitly heterosexual, rushing plot points, removing Daisy's 'morally bankrupt and selfish' aspects, and that 'most egregiously the musical completely omits Gatsby's backstory'. |
''[[Variety Magazine]]'' praised the set, costumes, and visuals, but stated the show traded 'the novel’s soul for flashy visuals' and criticized plot changes such as making Nick and Jordan explicitly heterosexual, rushing plot points, removing Daisy's 'morally bankrupt and selfish' aspects, and that 'most egregiously the musical completely omits Gatsby's backstory'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Christian |date=2024-04-26 |title=‘The Great Gatsby’ Review: Broadway Musical Has Glamour but Little Grit |url=https://variety.com/2024/legit/reviews/the-great-gatsby-review-broadway-musical-jeremy-jordan-1235981841/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Awards and nominations == |
== Awards and nominations == |
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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
New Jersey (2023)
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)
In January 2024, it was announced that the Paper Mill production would transfer to Broadway in the spring of 2024. Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, Noah J. Ricketts and Samantha Pauly reprised their roles as Jay, Daisy, Nick, and Jordan 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
| Character | Millburn[7] | Broadway[8] |
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| 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
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Broadway
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Reception
The Guardian described the original Broadway performance as an 'underwhelming transfer to stage in a bombastic yet misfiring new production' criticizing the plays comedic direction stating it 'thins by the musical's second act' and the focus on the 'love story' instead of the 'rigorous analysis of class or the American dream' prevalent in the source material.[9]
The New York Times stated that '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.' Criticizing the 'underwhelming' nature and inability to take characters such as Myrtle 'seriously', but praised the sets and technical affects.[10]
Entertainment Weekly summarised the Broadway adaption as 'A glitzy take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel that values spectacle over substance', stating the 'tone swings wildly back and forth'. However they also praised the casts multidimensional performances and Cho's period costumes.[11]
The Washington Post criticized the shows lack of 'subtlety' and shedding of important themes to become 'a rom-com that nose-dives into overwrought melodrama', describing the play's second act as a 'a rapid succession of false ends' where the play is 'blinded' by capitalism. However, they praised Ricketts performance as Nick Carraway and the set and costumes.[12]
Variety Magazine praised the set, costumes, and visuals, but stated the show traded 'the novel’s soul for flashy visuals' and criticized plot changes such as making Nick and Jordan explicitly heterosexual, rushing plot points, removing Daisy's 'morally bankrupt and selfish' aspects, and that 'most egregiously the musical completely omits Gatsby's backstory'.[13]
Awards and nominations
Original Broadway production
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards[14] | Distinguished Performance | Eva Noblezada | Pending |
| Outer Critics Circle Awards[15] | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Scenic Design | Paul Tate dePoo III | Won | ||
| Outstanding Video/Projections | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Costume Design | Linda Cho | Won | ||
| Tony Awards | Best Costume Design in a Musical | Linda Cho | Pending | |
References
- ^ 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 26, 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.
- ^ Oladipo, Gloria (2024-04-26). "The Great Gatsby review – a literary classic becomes a Broadway dud". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (2024-04-26). "Review: A New 'Great Gatsby' Leads With Comedy and Romance". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "'The Great Gatsby' musical values spectacle over substance. Read EW's review". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Kumar, Naveen (2024-04-26). "Review | Your English teacher would hate this 'Great Gatsby'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Lewis, Christian (2024-04-26). "'The Great Gatsby' Review: Broadway Musical Has Glamour but Little Grit". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole. "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (2024-05-13). "Stereophonic Leads 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Wins Best Play; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-05-13.