The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Kansas City Music Hall

Great Gatsby Live on Broadway

Experience the opulent era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - The Musical," a breathtaking Broadway version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this March at Music Hall Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. This rich and brilliant production bursts with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the period's extravagance and heartache. With stunning visuals, impressive showtunes, and top-notch performances, it's a grand spectacle that whisks audiences to a time of glamour and fantasy. Acclaimed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical offers classic themes of aspiration mixed with romance and the American Dream. Tickets for this this sparkling gem showing on Tuesday 17th March 2026 start at $49.

The Story

Set in 1922 New York, the story follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a humble cottage adjacent to the extravagant millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's lavish parties and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's intense quest to reunite with his former love, Daisy Buchanan. The story takes a turn into unrealistic aspirations amid social excess. Through uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical weaves a tale of desire, deception and unavoidable downfall.

Creative Team

This stellar show is put together by a talented team led by Ryan McCartan as the charismatic Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the dreamy Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the clever Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as the fiery Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as the overbearing Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as the beaten-down George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as the shrewd Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with dynamic 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, honoring its opulent 1920s aesthetics.

Great Gatsby Musical Comes to Kansas City

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the historic Music Hall Kansas City, can be found in the vibrant center of Kansas City, Missouri. This famous broadway venue, with its graceful architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, perfectly reflects the show's grandeur and refined nature. Kansas City buzzes with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Think bustling streets, world-class dining, and historical landmarks that capture the spirit of extravagance and glamor. Turn your visit unforgettable by discovering the city's lively nightlife and historic sites, while indulging in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the party for this Tuesday 17th March 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $49 per person.