The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Thrivent Hall

Great Gatsby Musical

Transport yourself back to the luxurious era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - The Musical," a stunning Broadway version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Coming to you LIVE this April at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. This lush and brilliant production explodes with glamor. Featuring a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the period's lavishness and hardship. With gorgeous designs, impressive choreography, and top-notch performances, it's a magnificent extravaganza that transports viewers to a time of glamour and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic extravaganza, this musical delivers timeless themes of ambition mixed with love and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this glittering gem showing on Tuesday 14th April 2026 start at $54.

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 lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick discovers Gatsby's obsessive pursuit to reunite with his former sweetheart, Daisy Buchanan, now married to the wealthy but unfaithful Tom. As secrets unravel, including affairs, betrayals and devastating confrontations - the story takes a turn into unrealistic dreams amid societal pressures. Through uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a story of desire, betrayal and unavoidable downfall.

The Production

This outstanding production is put together by a gifted 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 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.

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

Appleton, Wisconsin

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" at the legendary Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center , can be found in the lively heart of Appleton, Wisconsin. This iconic broadway venue, with its elegant design and modern facilities, perfectly reflects the show's grandeur and refined nature. Appleton buzzes with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine busy streets, world-class restaurants, and historical sites that capture the essence of extravagance and glamor. Make your visit memorable by discovering the city's lively nightlife and historic sites, all while indulging in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Tuesday 14th April 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $54 per person.