The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Benedum Center Pittsburgh

Great Gatsby Live on Broadway

Transport yourself back to the opulent world of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway show," a stunning Broadway version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel. Coming to you LIVE this May at Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This lush and glimmering musical bursts with glamor. Featuring a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the period's extravagance and hardship. With gorgeous designs, impressive choreography, and top-notch performances, it's a magnificent extravaganza that whisks viewers to a time of glamour and fantasy. Hailed as a Broadway's classic spectacle, this musical delivers timeless themes of ambition mixed with love and the American Dream in a bold new way. Tickets for this this sparkling masterpiece showing on Tuesday 26th May 2026 start at $159.

The Story

Set in 1922 Long Island, the story follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a modest cottage adjacent to the extravagant millionaire Jay Gatsby. Intrigued by Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick discovers Gatsby's intense quest to reunite with his former love, Daisy Buchanan. As secrets unravel, including affairs, betrayals and tragic confrontations - the story takes a turn into unrealistic dreams amidst societal pressures. Via uplifting songs like "Roaring On," the musical weaves a story of passion, deception and inevitable downfall.

The Production

This outstanding production is put together by a talented team led by Ryan McCartan as the charming Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the dreamy Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the clever 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 energetic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Adapted on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 prior to making its Broadway debut in April 2024 at the Broadway Theatre. It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, celebrating its lavish 1920s aesthetics.

Great Gatsby Musical Comes to Pittsburgh

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the historic Benedum Center, can be found in the lively center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This famous theater, with its graceful architecture and modern facilities, perfectly reflects the production's grandeur and refined nature. Pittsburgh vibrates with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine bustling streets, world-class restaurants, and historical landmarks that capture the essence of excess and glamor. Turn your trip unforgettable by discovering the city's lively nightlife and historic sites, while indulging in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Tuesday 26th May 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $159 per person.