The Great Gatsby Musical Has Reached 1,000 Performances
The Broadway production celebrated the milestone after selling over 1 million tickets in New York City.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The Broadway musical The Great Gatsby has officially surpassed 1,000 performances at The Broadway Theatre. The production, which features stars China Anne McClain, Ryan McCartan, Corbin Bleu, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis, has also reached the benchmark of 1 million total tickets sold.
Why it matters
Reaching this milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the classic source material and the production's significant commercial success in the competitive theater landscape. The show continues to draw a diverse global audience, with attendees representing 50 U.S. states and 100 countries.
The production has sold over 1 million tickets since its opening, with ticket holders hailing from all 50 U.S. states and 100 countries. It also established new box office records for weekly sales at The Broadway Theatre during 2024 and 2025.
The players
China Anne McClain
She is an actress and singer known for her lead role in the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby.
Ryan McCartan
He is a performer who stars in the Broadway musical currently staged at The Broadway Theatre.
Corbin Bleu
He is an actor and performer who is a lead cast member in the Broadway production.
Naturi Naughton-Lewis
She is an actress who serves as a principal cast member in the musical.
The details
The production, which is currently in its third year, features a jazz and pop-infused score supported by a large principal and ensemble cast. To mark the 1,000-show occasion, the cast and crew held a special celebration that included a custom cake and collector playbills.
Timeline
March 29, 2024: The production started Broadway previews.
April 25, 2024: The production held its Broadway opening night.
September 17, 2026: The production performed its 1,000th show.
Industry Dynamics
This achievement places the production among a select group of recent hits that have sustained high attendance levels in an era of intense competition for audience attention. It reflects the ongoing strength of adaptations in the current theater market as studios prioritize recognizable intellectual property.
With the production remaining in its third year, theatergoers can continue to purchase tickets for upcoming shows at The Broadway Theatre in New York City. Ongoing demand suggests that prospective audience members should book in advance to secure preferred seating for future performances.
The takeaway
The success of this production demonstrates that well-executed adaptations of classic literature remain a powerful draw for modern theater audiences. Future attendees should look for collector merchandise and commemorative programming that often accompanies these major performance milestones.
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