The Great Gatsby at Bass Concert Hall

“A jazz-age party that charlestons through tragedy.” – The Guardian

The party is roaring all through North America, and Jay Gatsby cordially invites you to attend!  Will you be there to pop the cork to the brand new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel? Will you be tapping your toes to the jazzy sounds and pop-infused score that is set to dazzle just as much as the stunning, breathtaking sets and costumes? Will you be raising a glass to the greatest crowd-pleasing spectacular to hit Broadway in recent years and is now finally Rolls-Roycing its way across the nation? Will you be part of the energy-explosion that oozes from the stage? 

It’s the party of the year without a doubt – and the question is, now that it is hollering from your neck of the woods, will you accept the invitation?  Pop that cork, put on those flapper dresses and pinstripe suits, and get your Charleston on, Austin, because Broadway’s latest and biggest party THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Bass Concert Hall this season like it’s the Roaring Twenties all over again, and you are in for a massive treat! 

The Great Gatsby Tickets

“… a perfectly decent musical with outstanding singing and visuals and well worth seeing.” – Theatre Vibe

SYNOPSIS

Are you curious about the eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby – the owner of the million dollar mansion opposite the lake – the one with the green light?

Rumor has it that in a slightly obsessive effort to reignite the fire between him and his long-lost love – socialite Daisy Buchanan, now married to another rich man – Jay Gatsby bought the mansion opposite hers, and is throwing lavish parties with the hopes that she will attend one day. On the other end, Daisy’s middle-class cousin moves into a small house next to the mansion of Jay Gatsby, with the goal to befriend the mysterious millionaire. 

Intrigue, lavish parties that spare no expense, drama, love and obsession, materialism, class-differences, and of course, doing the charleston while the world is ending – it’s all yours in North America’s new favorite thing – THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL! Kait Kerrigan’s book is simply superb, Jason Howland’s music hits the spot, and Nathan Tysen’s brilliant and clever lyrics land deep – and it’s almost as though F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel was always meant to be sung and danced. 

“This show is for everyone seeking a fun song-and-dance-filled time.” – New York Theatre Guide

CREATIVE TEAM

To be frank: Broadway doesn’t get better than THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL. With an incredible creative team at the helm, what else could have been expected?

Award-winning director Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Trevor: The Musical; Billie Jean; Guys and Dolls; Fanny) has brought to life something truly spectacular – and as massive as you’d expect it to be – with THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL. Featuring charlestons galore as choreographed by Dominique Kelley, incredible jazzy, vibrant music – with each number a sure-fire winner with the audience – under the masterful hand of musical supervisor and arranger Jason Howland, eye-catching costumes by Linda Cho, larger-than-life and stunning sets enhanced with the clever use of CGI as designed by Paul Tate dePoo III, a gorgeous lighting design by Cory Pattak, and crystal-clear sound design by Brian Ronan, THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL is truly a theatrical experience to raise a glass to.

“… this is a show with a capital S. It looks fabulous. It has a talented ensemble for the big set pieces – and it offers a lot of bang for its (and your) buck.” – Daily Mail

CAST

Apart from all the razzle dazzle, THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL oozes with vocal delivery and character embodiment to die for. Not only is the cast fizzing with charisma, chops unlike anything you’ve ever heard before, and phenomenal talent, but manages to have the audience on the edge of their seats from the get-go, until the last note has died down. The flappers and sheiks of the cast include the unbelievable talents of  Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as Meyer Wolfsheim.

“A new GREAT GATSBY leads with comedy and romance.” – The New York Times

HISTORY & LEGACY

THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL is based upon that one novel that everybody and anybody must read at least once – F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic 1925 tragedy novel, The Great Gatsby. American playwright, musical theatre lyricist, and book writer Kait Kerrigan (The Woman Upstairs; Henry and Mudge; The Mad Ones) has transformed the tale of Jay Gatsby into something incredible – and alongside composers Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL is now a musical, visual, and emotional treat that has become one of the biggest movers and shakers on Broadway, and soon – all across North America.  

THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL premiered on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre in April 2024, and recently made its European debut at the London Coliseum. 

To date, THE GREAT GATSBY: THE MUSICAL has landed a Tony Award, two Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, and a Drama League Awards nomination.  

“The book is a masterpiece… But I liked it, old sport.” – The Sunday Times

THE BASS CONCERT HALL

The Bass Concert Hall, part of the University of Texas Performing Arts Centre situated in the University of Texas at Austin, is one of the nation’s most beloved performance venues – and is about to be exploding with glamour, charlestons, celebrity status, and dazzle! Featuring stunningly elegant architecture, exceptional acoustics, top-tier sound and lighting, impeccable sight-lines, and luxurious seating for up to 3,000 patrons spread across an orchestra floor and two balconies, any theatrical experience at the Bass Concert Hall is incredible – something you’ll remember for years to come! 

So are you ready to come to the party and let the champagne flow, old sport? Get your tickets now! 

“… the sheer majestic size of the whole glittering shebang collectively bludgeons you into dazed submission.” – What’s On Stage