The Great Gatsby

The Tony Award–winning musical The Great Gatsby brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of passion, ambition, wealth, and tragedy to the stage in a lavish Roaring Twenties production. The story follows the glittering world of Jay Gatsby and the people drawn into his extravagant pursuit of love, with an original score blending jazz and pop influences.

Directed by Marc Bruni, the production features choreography by Dominique Kelley, a book by Kait Kerrigan, and music by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen. The first national touring company includes Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Joshua Grosso as Nick Carraway, Lila Coogan as Myrtle Wilson, Will Branner as Tom Buchanan, and Tally Sessions as George Wilson.

When: October 20–November 1, 2026

Venue: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Showtimes: Specific performance times are not listed on the page.

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

Recommended ages: 10 and older. This is a guideline, and all guests, including infants, require a ticket.

Groups: Groups of 10 or more may request group tickets. Contact groupsales@ensembleartsphilly.org or 215-790-5883.

Subscription option: Broadway subscribers for the 2026–27 season may be able to add the production to their subscription package with a subscriber promo code.

Accessibility and logistics: The venue provides information about getting there, parking, and accessibility through Ensemble Arts Philly.