The Great Gatsby (Touring) in Grand Rapids

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, *The Great Gatsby* is a musical with music and lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, and a book by Kait Kerrigan. After premiering on Broadway in 2024 and a subsequent European run at the London Coliseum, this touring production brings the lavish Jazz Age story to audiences across the country.

Attendees can expect a sweeping theatrical experience that captures the opulence and tragedy of Gatsby’s world. The score pulses with the energy of the Roaring Twenties, from extravagant party numbers to intimate ballads exploring love, ambition, and loss. The tour faithfully recreates the spectacle of the original staging, complete with period costumes and dazzling choreography.

From the glittering parties to the tragic climax, the production captures the novel's critique of the American Dream. The touring cast brings new life to characters like Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan, and Jay Gatsby.