Jeremy Jordan Shines New Broadway Musical Adaptation Of ‘The Great Gatsby’

Jeremy Jordan, a seasoned Broadway performer who ventured into other projects, has returned to the stage to star as Jay Gatsby, a millionaire driven by a mysterious past and an unwavering desire to reunite with his former love, Daisy, in an adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel The Great Gatsby.

The brand-new musical has a score composed by Kait Kerrigan, Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen. 

As Jordan steps into the shoes of Gatsby, he acknowledges the inherent challenge the role poses as he follows in the footsteps of actors like Alan Ladd, Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio, who have portrayed the character on screen. His determination to create his interpretation of Gatsby drove him to the understanding of the character. 

“What kind of person would literally go to the ends of the earth and somehow become the richest person in Long Island over the course of a very short period of time just because he wants to get a girl?” Jordan told. “Not the most stable human being.”

This understanding shapes Jordan’s portrayal of Gatsby, as he emphasizes his character’s neuroses and the internal struggle for dominance. Gatsby is an enigmatic figure with unanswered questions and hidden depth. 

Jordan’s thrilling performance explores the enigmatic allure of one of literature’s most intriguing characters, set in the 1920s.

The Great Gatsby is now playing at New York City’s Broadway Theater. Get tickets here.