The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Kansas City Music Hall

Great Gatsby Musical

Experience the luxurious world of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway Production," a breathtaking Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless novel. Coming to you LIVE this March at Music Hall Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. This rich and glimmering production explodes with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the era's lavishness and hardship. With gorgeous visuals, impressive choreography, and stellar performances, it's a grand extravaganza that whisks viewers to a era of glamour and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical offers timeless themes of ambition mixed with love and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this glittering gem showing on Thursday 19th March 2026 start at $29.

Synopsis

Set in 1922 Long Island, the story follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a humble cottage next to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's extravagant parties and mysterious persona, Nick discovers Gatsby's intense quest to reunite with his former sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan. The story dives into unrealistic aspirations amid social pressures. Through soaring songs like "Roaring On," the musical weaves a story of passion, betrayal and unavoidable demise.

Creative Team

This outstanding production is put together by a talented team led by Ryan McCartan as the charming Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the ethereal Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the witty Jordan Baker, Austin Colby as the overbearing Tom Buchanan, and Eric Anderson as the cunning Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with dynamic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an unique score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Adapted on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic, "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 before making its Broadway debut in April 2024 at the Broadway Theatre. This version respects the novel's legacy while incorporating a contemporary musical flair, representing the first major Broadway staging of the story. It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, honoring its lavish 1920s aesthetics.

Kansas City, Missouri

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the historic Music Hall Kansas City, which can be found in the lively heart of Kansas City, Missouri. This famous theater, with its elegant architecture and modern facilities, perfectly reflects the show's grandeur and refined nature. Kansas City vibrates with energy reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine busy streets, premier dining, and cultural sites that capture the spirit of extravagance and glamor. Turn your visit unforgettable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and traditional sites, all while enjoying in the musical's booming extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to be part of the festivities for this Thursday 19th March 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $29 per person.