The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Great Gatsby Musical

Transport yourself back to the luxurious world of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway Production," a stunning Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this May at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois. This lush and glimmering musical overflows with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the era's lavishness and heartache. With stunning visuals, impressive choreography, and stellar performances, it's a grand spectacle that transports audiences to a time of splendor and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical delivers classic themes of ambition mixed with love and the American Dream. Tickets for this this glittering masterpiece showing on Friday 1st May 2026 start at $83.

Plot

Set in 1922 Long Island, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway as he rents a humble cottage adjacent to the extravagant millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's lavish parties and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's intense pursuit to reunite with his former sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan. The story dives into unrealistic dreams amidst social pressures. Through uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a tale of passion, deception and inevitable demise.

Creative Team

This outstanding production is put together by a gifted team led by Ryan McCartan as the charismatic Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the ethereal Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the witty Jordan Baker, Austin Colby as the overbearing Tom Buchanan, and Eric Anderson as the shrewd Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with dynamic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an unique score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic, "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 before making its Broadway premiere in April 2024 at the Broadway Theatre. It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, celebrating its lavish 1920s styles.

Chicago, Illinois

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the legendary Cadillac Palace, can be found in the lively center of Chicago, Illinois. This famous broadway venue, with its elegant design and state-of-the-art amenities, perfectly reflects the production's splendor and refined nature. Chicago buzzes with energy reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Think bustling streets, premier restaurants, and cultural landmarks that capture the spirit of extravagance and glamor. Turn your visit memorable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and historic sites, all while enjoying in the musical's booming extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" today to be part of the party for this Friday 1st May 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $83 per person.