Overview

• Critics praise the production's opulent Art Deco sets by Paul Tate dePoo III and sleek costumes by Linda Cho for their visual grandeur and fluid transitions.
• The musical, directed by Marc Bruni, prioritizes spectacle and Roaring Twenties clichés over the novel’s nuanced themes of class, money, and the American Dream.
• Kait Kerrigan’s book focuses heavily on Gatsby and Daisy’s romance, sidelining the novel’s deeper socio-economic critiques and character complexities.
• Jason Howland’s score is criticized for its lack of nuance and tendency to veer into generic mega-musical territory, despite occasional highlights.
• Performances receive mixed reviews, with Jamie Muscato’s Gatsby deemed one-dimensional, while Rachel Tucker’s portrayal of Myrtle is lauded for its depth and poignancy.