The Great Gatsby

Lake Country Playhouse is bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic to the stage this summer with Gary Peterson's engaging adaptation of *The Great Gatsby*. This staged reading captures all the glamour and drama of the Jazz Age, following the ambitious Jay Gatsby as he pursues his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan. When Daisy's cousin Nick Carraway becomes Gatsby's neighbor, he gets drawn into a story of wealth, desire, and the cost of reinvention. The production is rated PG-13 and runs 75 minutes with a 15-minute intermission, making it accessible for families and teens ready for a classic tale of ambition and heartbreak. Tickets are $15 per person. Multiple performances are available so you can choose what works best for your schedule. This intimate, human-centered production style brings the novel's iconic moments to life in a way that feels immediate and engaging—perfect for anyone curious about one of America's most celebrated stories.