The Great Gatsby

A photo illustration of a cowboy with a megaphone riding a bucking democrat blue donkey.

LET’S GET LOUD

Democrats Need Bold New Messaging to Meet the Moment

Shout it from the rooftops!

Eleanor Clift

A ROTTEN CROWD

Never Forget Trump’s Perfectly Grotesque 'Gatsby' Party

Is there any better distillation of the tragedy that is Trump’s reign than these tacky, thoughtless festivities?

Michael Ian Black

MOTHS AND CHAMPAGNE

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

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