The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Stranahan Theater

Great Gatsby Musical

Transport yourself back to the luxurious world of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway show," a breathtaking Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this April at Stranahan Theater in Toledo, Ohio. This rich and dazzling production overflows with glamor. Featuring a jazz and pop-infused score that captures the era's lavishness and heartache. With stunning designs, impressive showtunes, and top-notch performances, it's a grand extravaganza that whisks audiences to a time of splendor and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical offers timeless themes of ambition mixed with romance and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this sparkling gem showing on Saturday 11th April 2026 start at $87.

Plot

Set in 1922 New York, the story follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway as he rents a modest cottage adjacent to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Intrigued by Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's intense quest to reunite with his lost sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan, now wedded to the wealthy but disloyal Tom. The story takes a turn into unrealistic aspirations amidst societal pressures. Via uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical weaves a tale of passion, deception and unavoidable demise.

The Production

This stellar production is put together by a talented team led by Ryan McCartan as the charismatic 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 domineering 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.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby" premiered at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 before 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 lavish 1920s aesthetics.

Great Gatsby Musical Comes to Toledo

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the historic Stranahan Theater, which can be found in the lively center of Toledo, Ohio. This famous broadway venue, with its graceful design and modern facilities, perfectly reflects the production's grandeur and refined nature. Toledo buzzes with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine bustling streets, premier restaurants, and historical sites that capture the spirit of extravagance and glamor. Turn your trip unforgettable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and historic sites, all while enjoying in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Saturday 11th April 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $87 per person.