Why 'The Great Gatsby' is Still Popular on Stage and in New Fiction

Story by Gordon Cox

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A century after its debut, F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' is making a major comeback on stage and in new fiction adaptations.

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The Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' has grossed over $1 million, proving the classic tale's enduring appeal.
New York's theater scene is seeing a surge of 'Gatsby' adaptations, with more in the works to capitalize on the renewed interest in this iconic American novel.

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