F. Scott Fitzgerald

Mar-a-Lago Guests Spill Tacky Details of Trump’s Gatsby Bash

The president is already under fire for what critics describe as a bitterly ironic choice of party theme, given that 42 million Americans face losing access to food support programs.

Will Neal

Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump and Trump's Gatsby party.

CARELESS PEOPLE

Newsom Rips Trump’s Gatsby Party on Eve of Food Stamp Crisis

The California governor slammed the president for his gilded excess.

Will Neal

PAGES OF PLEASURE

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

“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

Illustration of George Santos as Jay Gatsby with an art deco background

WANNABE

George Santos Turned Out to Be Just a Not-So-Great Gatsby

The congressional con man started out more closely resembling another little-remembered hustler in Fitzgerald’s novel named Biloxi. But then he got ambitious.

Mark Chiusano

DANCING DAYS

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

“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