Lindsay Christians — Theater Critic

Armed with a few great tap numbers and many pounds of sequins, the musical “Gatsby” channels the Jazz Age with a vibe more sentimental than sharp. Under Marc Bruni’s direction, Fitzgerald’s story of a romantic (obsessed?) bootlegger, the married woman he loves and the betrayals that domino around them leans into drama but rarely delves beneath the surface.

Armed with a few great tap numbers and many pounds of sequins, the musical “Gatsby” channels the Jazz Age with a vibe more sentimental than sharp. Under Marc Bruni’s direction, Fitzgerald’s story of a romantic (obsessed?) bootlegger, the married woman he loves and the betrayals that domino around them leans into drama but rarely delves beneath the surface.

Melissa Manchester stands out among the supporting cast as Fanny’s no-nonsense, poker-playing mother. Manchester is an easy, funny stage presence. A duet with Eddie, “Who Taught Her Everything She Knows?” offers a welcome return to the Jewish enclave back on Henry Street.