The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Great Gatsby Live on Broadway

Experience the luxurious world of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - The Musical," a breathtaking Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this April at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois. This lush and glimmering show bursts with glamor. Featuring a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the period's lavishness and heartache. With gorgeous visuals, impressive showtunes, and top-notch performances, it's a magnificent extravaganza that transports audiences to a time of splendor and fantasy. Acclaimed as a Broadway's classic extravaganza, this musical offers timeless themes of ambition mixed with romance and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this sparkling masterpiece showing on Friday 24th April 2026 start at $105.

The Story

Set in 1922 New York, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway as he rents a modest cottage next to the extravagant millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's extravagant parties and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's intense pursuit to reunite with his lost sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan, now married to the wealthy but disloyal Tom. As secrets unravel, including affairs, betrayals and devastating confrontations - the story dives into unrealistic dreams amidst social pressures. Via uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical weaves a tale of passion, deception and inevitable demise.

Creative Team

This outstanding show is put together by a talented team led by Ryan McCartan as the charming Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the dreamy Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the clever Jordan Baker, Austin Colby as the overbearing Tom Buchanan, 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" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 prior to making its Broadway debut in April 2024 at the Broadway Theatre. This version honors the novel's legacy while giving it a modern musical flair, representing the first major Broadway production of the story. It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, honoring its opulent 1920s aesthetics.

Chicago, Illinois

Discover the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the legendary Cadillac Palace, can be found in the vibrant heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic theater, with its graceful architecture and modern amenities, perfectly reflects the production's grandeur and refined nature. Chicago buzzes with energy reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Think bustling streets, world-class restaurants, and cultural sites that capture the spirit of excess and glamor. Make your trip memorable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and traditional locations, all while enjoying in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to be part of the party for this Friday 24th April 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $105 per person.