The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Great Gatsby Live on Broadway

Experience the opulent era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway show," a breathtaking Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this April at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois. This rich and dazzling musical explodes with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused score that captures the era's extravagance and heartache. With gorgeous visuals, impressive choreography, and stellar performances, it's a grand extravaganza that whisks audiences to a time of glamour and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical delivers timeless themes of ambition mixed with love and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this sparkling masterpiece showing on Tuesday 21st April 2026 start at $83.

Synopsis

Set in 1922 Long Island, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a modest cottage next to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Intrigued by Gatsby's lavish lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick discovers Gatsby's intense quest to reunite with his former love, Daisy Buchanan. The story takes a turn into unrealistic dreams amidst social excess. Through soaring songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a tale of passion, deception and unavoidable downfall.

The Production

This outstanding show is put together by a gifted team led by Ryan McCartan as the charming Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the ethereal Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the witty Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as the fiery Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as the domineering Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as the beaten-down George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as the shrewd Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with energetic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Adapted on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic, "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 before making its Broadway debut 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.

Cadillac Palace in Chicago

Discover the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the legendary Cadillac Palace, which can be found in the vibrant heart of Chicago, Illinois. This famous broadway venue, with its elegant architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, perfectly reflects the show's splendor and refined nature. Chicago vibrates with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Think busy streets, world-class dining, and historical sites that capture the spirit of excess and glamor. Turn your visit unforgettable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and traditional sites, while indulging in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the party for this Tuesday 21st April 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $83 per person.