The Great Gatsby at Murat Theatre

Here’s your moment to live the American Dream! A thrilling retrospective epic will be conquering the theaters this 2026! The Great Gatsby Musical comes banging this winter as it takes over a myriad of major venues, including Indianapolis’ iconic the Murat Theatre! Get ready to witness the spectacles and the lush richness of the 20s era as this throwback spectacle brings viewers in a mind blowing music and visual trip! The Great Gatsby, winner of a Tony Award and two Outer Critics Circle Awards, conquers the Murat Theatre for a roaring eight-show run! Yes, it’s insanely limited, and it’s all the more reason for you to score tickets early! Experience the glory of the 20s with this period epic that demonstrates love, jealousy, class, and the American Dream! Hurry, don’t wait too long before securing your access early by smashing the Get Tickets link now before the shows sell out! 

It’s the most visually stunning musical that took Broadway by storm in 2024! Here’s an amazing stage adaptation based on the 1925 tragedy novel F. Scott Fitzgeralad! The Great Gatsby brings the world of the 1920s, a roaring era rich with a culture, social prosperity, and consumerism following the wrath of World War 1. The Great Gatsby was adapted into a musical in 2023 with a trial run in New Jersey. This was folowed by a mindblowing Broadway Production the following year, and a production in London’s West End in 2025. This 2026, the musical will go on a US tour for the very first time! See this incredible epic as it stops by Indianapolis, Indiana. This winter, the production will deliver a six day extravaganza at the Murat Theatre with a total of eight performances. 

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PLOT

Nick Carraway, a young Midwestern World War 1 veteran narrates this story. His cousin Daisy Buchanan is the long lost love of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby throws incredible lavish parties and opulent gatherings to win back Daisy. Nick plays a role in this touching reunion. However, Daisy is already married to Tom Buchanan who’s now enraged with jealousy. Meanwhile, Tom also has a mistress named Myrtle. Is there any chance for love to prevail? Or will all of their fates end in tragedy?

“Magnificent, jaw-dropping scenic design” – Cititour.com

BACKGROUND

The Great Gatsby is directed by Marc Bruni and premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. The following year, the production went on Broadway where it opened at Broadway Theatre in April. Since it debuted in New York, the musical has sold over 1.16 million tickets, grossing over $124 million. The production is reported to sell over 90% capacity and continues to receive immensely positive feedback from viewers and critics. This incredible box office success finally goes on tour this 2026 with a terrific touring cast and a team that will best bring the Broadway magic to the traveling production. It’s a sight to see – with some describing this musical as a raging party and a lush display of period costumes. This musical notably won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design in 2024, in addition to winning Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Scenic Design and Outstanding Costume Design that same year.

“A sumptuous musical adaptation of the American classic that represents how dazzling theater can look.” – The Broadway Review

CREATIVE TEAM

Produced by aclaimed theater producer, Chunsoo Shin, the production brought in a mind blodwin array of creative talents. The musical is directed by Helpmann Award winning director Marc Bruni. Choreographer Dominique Kelly delivers the magic of the 20s through movement and dance. Meanwhile, composer Jason Howland provides the musical’s outstanding music and also serves as the production’s music supervisor. He worked hand in hand with lyricist Nathan Tysen. The production also features the amazing work of world class designers, such as scenic and projection designer Paul Tate dePoo II, costume designer Linda Cho, lighting designer Cory Pattak, and sound designer Brian Ronan. For a complete list of The Great Gatsby’s creative team, you can check their official website.

“Gatsby explodes with life and energy that can’t be replicated.” – Entertainment Weekly

THE CAST

For this first touring production, the show brings in Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan, Joshua Grosso as Nick Carraway, Leanne Robinson as Jordan Baker, and Will Branner as Tom Buchanan. 

“An exceptional visual splendor.” – New York Theatre 

REVIEWS

This amazing stage adaptation of an American classic had great expectations from the world of Broadway. The production certainly delivered in that aspect as the musical received many rave reviews from fans and critics. The Broadway Review expounded how amazing a theater can look and The Great Gatsby was the perfect example, “Director Marc Bruni mounts a sumptuous musical adaptation of the American classic that represents how dazzling theater can look.”

Meanwhile, Cititour.com highlighted the musical’s elaborate visuals, “Audiences are sure to be dazzled by Paul Tate DePoo III’s magnificent, jaw-dropping scenic design – especially for Gatsby’s unbelievably ornate mansion.” 

Over at Entertainment Weekly, the writer mentioned how the spectacles become the vocal point, “Gatsby explodes with life and energy that can’t be replicated.” The article also complemented the production’s amazing designers, “Everything comes together in sparkling detail during Gatsby’s decadent parties, where the musical’s powerful ensemble leaps, sways, and tap dances their way through Dominique Kelley’s energetic choreography.”

Lastly, the New York Theatre called The Great Gatsby an exceptional visual splendor, “The parties explode with fireworks. Not all of it is a deliberate sensory overload — there’s a contemplative vista of the Long Island Sound with its rippling waves and distant dock’s lone green light – but, yes, the visuals bombard us.”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Murat Theatre is a fine 2,500 capacity venue located in the Old National Centre in Indiannapolis, Indiana. The facility is known for its excellent Egyptian like architecture with state of the art accommodations. The venue has comfortable plush seating with amazing ambiance. The acoustics here are also top tier and are complimented by cuting edge lights and sound technology. Fans love this entertainment facility for its diverse line up of shows and world class concerts. The Murat Theatre also provides outstanding features like incredible sightlines, pristine bathrooms, and great accessibility. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

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