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The Great Gatsby

‘Gatz’ Is Back—Make Time for This Epic Take on ‘Gatsby’

PAGES OF PLEASURE

“Gatz,” an eight-plus hour recitation-meets-enactment of “The Great Gatsby,” returns to New York—and remains a compelling piece of theater thanks to a brilliant cast led by Scott Shepherd.

Tim Teeman | Published Nov 08, 2024

‘The Great Gatsby’ Is Now an Immersive Play—or Is It Party?

DANCING DAYS

“The Great Gatsby—The Immersive Show” is more party than profound examination of the text, but, experienced close-up with an excellent cast, its big moments still feel thrilling.

Tim Teeman | Published Jun 25, 2023

Alaska School Board Bans ‘Great Gatsby’ and ‘Invisible Man’

LOSING THE PLOT

“Is there a reason that we include books that we even label as controversial in our curriculum?” one board member said.

Tracy Connor | Published Apr 25, 2020

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‘The Great Gatsby’ Guide to Taking Down Trump

BAD ROLE MODEL

In “The Great Gatsby,” Fitzgerald created a bullying loudmouth eerily like Trump and then took him apart. It’s a lesson worth learning.

Nicolaus Mills | Published Aug 04, 2019

If You Love ‘The Great Gatsby,’ You Must See the Epic ‘Gatz’

MASTERPIECE

In ‘Gatz,’ Scott Shepherd has memorized, and recites, ‘The Great Gatsby.’ This revived production, without the glamor you may expect, is also about how we fall in love with books.

Tim Teeman | Published Jan 22, 2019

The Hidden Devil in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Promises

In ‘Dan Cody’s Yacht,’ a symbol of wealth and aspiration from ‘The Great Gatsby’ becomes something similar for a teacher in modern-day Boston. Will she hit paydirt, or a hard wall?

Tim Teeman | Published Jun 06, 2018

Baz Luhrmann on ‘Gatsby’: ‘Live For the Green Light’

EXCERPT

In his preface to a beautiful hardcover edition of the manuscript of ‘The Great Gatsby,’ the director argues that Fitzgerald’s novel is as relevant today as it was a century ago.

Baz Luhrmann | Published Dec 03, 2017

Beware the Brit Grifters

RAPSCALLIONS

When Britain sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us.

James Kirchick | Published May 07, 2017

Can Woody Allen Make Men Don ’30s Duds?

RETRO

In his new movie, the veteran director exalts the fashions that ruled in the ’30s, when glamour and comfort went hand in glove.

Merle Ginsberg | Published Jul 22, 2016

The Most Kick-Ass Cannes Party Villas

Glamor

When the stars party at the Cannes Film Festival, they head to the many beautiful villas of the French Riviera—many with colorful, glamorous pasts all their own.

Liza Foreman | Published May 17, 2015

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