The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play From the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, music by... Kevin ConnorsShow more

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Radio Play
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75 - 90 minutes
2 W, 4 M,  (6-25 actors possible: 2-9 W, 4-16 M)
Set: Suggestion of a 1940s radio studio.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain't we got fun?

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Play Details

F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain't we got fun?

The score is included in a production package.

  • Radio Play
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M,  (6-25 actors possible: 2-9 W, 4-16 M)
  • Set: Suggestion of a 1940s radio studio.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-804-6

Production History

MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 18, 2025
161
Reading, PA United States
161Reading, PA United States
MAR 11, 2025 - MAR 13, 2025
Leroy High School
Leroy, AL United States
Leroy High SchoolLeroy, AL United States
FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Aberdeen Matawan Repertory Theatre
Manalapan, NJ United States
Aberdeen Matawan Repertory TheatreManalapan, NJ United States
OCT 26, 2024 - OCT 26, 2024
Holdingford High School Theater
Holdingford, MN United States
Holdingford High School TheaterHoldingford, MN United States
JUL 19, 2024 - JUL 28, 2024
Alban Arts Center
St Albans, WV United States
Alban Arts CenterSt Albans, WV United States
JUN 28, 2024 - JUN 30, 2024
Three Rivers Community Players
Three Rivers, MI United States
Three Rivers Community PlayersThree Rivers, MI United States
JUN 22, 2024 - JUN 22, 2024
Starbird Theatre
Vancouver, WA United States
Starbird TheatreVancouver, WA United States
MAY 04, 2024 - MAY 05, 2024
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
Cloverdale, CA United States
Cloverdale Performing Arts CenterCloverdale, CA United States
APR 12, 2024 - APR 13, 2024
Windmore Foundation for the Arts
Culpeper, VA United States
Windmore Foundation for the Arts Culpeper, VA United States
APR 12, 2024 - APR 12, 2024
Hebron Parks and Recreation
Hebron, CT United States
Hebron Parks and RecreationHebron, CT United States
1 of 4
MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 18, 2025
161
Reading, PA United States
161Reading, PA United States
MAR 11, 2025 - MAR 13, 2025
Leroy High School
Leroy, AL United States
Leroy High SchoolLeroy, AL United States
FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Aberdeen Matawan Repertory Theatre
Manalapan, NJ United States
Aberdeen Matawan Repertory TheatreManalapan, NJ United States
SEP 15, 2022 - OCT 01, 2022
Legacy Theatre
Branford, CT United States
Legacy TheatreBranford, CT United States

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