On April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitgerald published a tale that would come to be known as “The Great American Novel.” Fitzgerald himself noted that, “Books are like brothers. I am an only child. Gatsby is my imaginary eldest brother.” An only child himself, Director Chad Swanson feels a similar kinship to Jay Gatsby as a larger-than-life sibling, one requiring great care in the telling of his story.
“When we think of Gatsby, what comes to mind are the lavish parties, the fashion, and the ‘Roaring 20s’,” says Swanson. “All of that is present in our production, of course. However, we’ve taken great care and reverence when it comes to the depiction of the small, intimate character moments that truly make this story an integral piece of Americana. The Great Gatsby, among so many things, is a story of nostalgia, of longing, and the ultimate fate of those who cling too tightly to the past.”
Swanson added that two choreographed dance numbers, a meticulously curated soundtrack, and all the sound and fury of the Roaring 20s will transport audiences back precisely 100 years to a tale that seems so far in the past and yet is just as relevant in 2025 as it was in 1925. Whether audiences have never read the novel or haven’t read it since English class in high school, this Centennial Celebration will prove to be an unmissable “Once in a Lifetime” experience.
Performance dates are April 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19, 2025 at the Gaslight Theatre located at 221 N. Independence, Enid, OK. Contains adult language and situations. Parental discretion is advised.
Showtimes:
● Friday & Saturday: 7:30 pm
● Sunday: 2:00 pm
Ticket Pricing:
● Adult – $18 in advance / $20 at the door
● Active Military – $15 in advance / $17 at the door
● Student – $8 in advance / $10 at the door
Tickets are available online at www.gaslighttheatre.org, by calling the Gaslight Box Office at 580-234-2307, or by visiting the Gaslight Box Office at 221 N. Independence. The Gaslight Box Office is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 2:30 pm and one hour prior to performances.
Photos provided by Dawn Muncy, Muncy Photography. Additional photography available upon request.
About Gaslight Theatre:
The Gaslight Theatre of Enid was founded in 1966 and is one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most active community theatres. Its mission is to provide a wide spectrum of high-quality theatrical entertainment to a broad audience in Enid and the surrounding communities, and to provide a setting for nonprofessional actors, directors, designers and technicians to learn and practice their art. Audition and ticket information is available on the Gaslight Theatre website, www.gaslighttheatre.org.
The Oklahoma Arts Council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. The agency’s mission is to lead in the advancement of Oklahoma’s thriving arts industry. The Oklahoma Arts Council provides hundreds of grants to organizations in communities statewide each year, organizes professional development opportunities for the state’s arts and cultural sector, and manages the art collections at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Additional information is available at arts.ok.gov.
