Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning
For fans of the book and/or movies you may find yourself puzzled at the liberties taken and may leave wanting more grit and suffering. The rest of us will be satisfied with the spectacular sets, musical numbers, cars and jazz (sex) as a fine example of when Broadway is at its best when it hits the local stage.
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
The extremely gorgeous set, designed by Paul Tate DePoo, paradoxically suggests the ephemeral nature of the intoxicating, alluring, and giddy lifestyle desired and pursued by many. Multiple panels with projected images create a distinct Art Deco style. Those windows, with decorative motifs and circular, oval, and floral patterns, resonate with those designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The design vibes also come from Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed simple, chic, and yet spectacular windows with simple geometric shapes and lines. In Gatsby’s mansion, vertical lines are the repeated patterns/images, functioning as a visual metaphor, with different colors and sparkling reflections that easily morph into “other objects,” such as tons of books in the library. The patterns and landscape that represent different styles of “modernity”—including a view from Gatsby’s mansion—are beautifully projected by DePoo, who also serves as the projection designer. Lighting designer Pattack uses sectional/partial lighting to illuminate each character, expressing the ominous, foreboding, dark, and contrived fate of those who may continue their self-destructive and frivolous lives.
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Joey Morona
The musical softens the source material’s darker edges, deepens its characters and leans into the romance. The result is a sweeping, tragic tale of star-crossed lovers that loses some of the original’s bite but makes for a more satisfying night at the theater.
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