The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Saenger Theatre

Great Gatsby Musical

Experience the opulent era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway Production," a stunning Broadway version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless novel. Coming to you LIVE this March at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana. This lush and brilliant show bursts with glamor. Featuring a jazz and pop-infused score that captures the era's extravagance and heartache. With gorgeous designs, impressive showtunes, and stellar performances, it's a grand extravaganza that transports viewers to a time of splendor and fantasy. Acclaimed as a Broadway's classic extravaganza, this musical offers classic themes of ambition mixed with romance and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this glittering masterpiece showing on Saturday 28th March 2026 start at $14.

Plot

Set in 1922 New York, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway as he rents a humble cottage adjacent to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's extravagant parties and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's obsessive quest to reunite with his lost sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan. The story takes a turn into unrealistic dreams amid social pressures. Through uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a story of desire, deception and unavoidable demise.

Creative Team

This stellar production 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.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic, "The Great Gatsby" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 prior to 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.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" at the legendary Saenger Theatre, can be found in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This iconic theater, with its graceful design and state-of-the-art facilities, perfectly reflects the show's grandeur and refined nature. New Orleans vibrates with energy reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Think busy streets, world-class restaurants, and cultural sites that capture the spirit of extravagance and glamor. Make your visit unforgettable by discovering the city's lively nightlife and traditional locations, while enjoying in the musical's booming extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Saturday 28th March 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $14 per person.