The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production at Fisher Theatre - MI

Some stories deserve to be experienced side by side with someone who already knows why they matter. The Great Gatsby, the Tony-winning musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, transforms romantic longing, ambition, and heartbreak into an afternoon that honors both the classic and the person sitting next to you. At Detroit's Fisher Theatre on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM, this production offers a midweek opportunity to step away together and let a shared touchstone become something even richer. Marc Bruni's direction and Dominique Kelley's choreography frame the Roaring Twenties through a contemporary jazz-pop score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, with a book by Kait Kerrigan. The original musical approach offers another way into the story's romance and ambition, with song joining the characters' decisions as part of the drama. Make it a date or an outing with a close friend who enjoys discussing a performance. The performance gives that shared interest a specific occasion, with time together built around a story you both want to experience.

A midweek matinee is a welcome excuse to do something that isn't another errand. More importantly, The Great Gatsby gives you a story worth getting dressed for: spectacular wealth on the outside, a desperate wish on the inside. At Fisher Theatre, songs and choreography let the contradictions breathe. Bring a reader who has opinions about Gatsby and Daisy. Get seats for Wednesday afternoon and give yourselves something better to discuss than the workday.