The Great War and The Great Gatsby: A Gala at Carnegie Hall

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Historian and narrator John Monsky made a triumphant return to Carnegie Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights, following his sold-out 2023 performance of The Great War & The Great Gatsby. This much-anticipated event was enhanced by a talented lineup of Broadway performers, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and a special guest appearance from Broadway Inspirational Voices, bringing historical narratives to life for an enthusiastic audience. Notable attendees included Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall Clive Gillinson, journalist Katie Couric, musician Peter Cincotti, members of the Harlem Hellfighters, and proud parents Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, who supported cast member Gracie McGraw. Also present were descendants of renowned historical figures featured in the program, such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Reese Europe, President Harry S. Truman, and Irving Berlin, along with Medal of Honor recipient Captain Jack H. Jacobs. Photos from the performances can be accessed via the provided link, and video clips are available for news organizations upon request.
 
This newly reimagined production, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), uniquely blended various artistic elements including concert, suspense, drama, romance, and a tribute to rare and significant images and films sourced from the National Archives. The performance offered fresh insights through previously uncovered research and additional musical selections, creating a deeply emotional and visually striking exploration of World War I.
 
Joining Monsky on stage were prominent performers such as Adam Chanler-Berat (Next to Normal), Nicholas Christopher (Hamilton), Micaela Diamond (Parade), Gracie McGraw (Babe at The New Group), and Diego Andres Rodriguez (Sunset Boulevard). Music supervision, conducting, and arranging were handled by Ian Weinberger (Hamilton), with Trey Ellett serving as associate director and Emily Maltby as choreographer. The casting was managed by Jim Carnahan, CSA, and Liz Fraser, CSA.
 
The Great War & The Great Gatsby is set to reach a broader audience through an upcoming televised broadcast, made possible by the support of Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin and his civic engagement initiative, Griffin Catalyst. One of Griffin Catalyst’s core areas, “Freedom & Democracy,” aligns seamlessly with the themes depicted in Monsky’s creative endeavors at American History Unbound.

Nicholas Christopher, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Diego Andres Rodriguez
American History Unbound’s THE GREAT WAR & THE GREAT GATSBY
John Monsky
Micaela Diamond, Gracie McGraw, Nicholas Christopher, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Diego Andres Rodriguez
Katie Couric
Sir Clive Gillespie and John Monsky
Curtain Call
John Monsky, the cast, and the descendants
Gracie McGraw, Nicholas Christopher, Adam Chanler-Berat, Diego Andres Rodriguez, and Micaela Diamond
Gracie McGraw, Nicholas Christopher, John Monsky, Adam Chanler-Berat, Diego Andres Rodriguez, and Micaela Diamond
Wilson Cruz
Diego Andres Rodriguez
John Monsky
Cecilia Ross, Jack H. Jones, James Reece Europe III, Lt. Commander Jim Europe, Clifton Truman Daniel, Jackson Pynchon, and Edward Emmett

Floyd Collins

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)

Experience Jeremy Jordan in Floyd Collins, based on the true story of a cave explorer from Kentucky in 1925. As Floyd pursues his dream of fame and fortune by turning Sand Cave into a tourist destination, he becomes the center of media attention when he becomes trapped 200 feet underground. With limited communication from the outside world, including his brother Homer, Floyd battles to maintain his sanity and survival as the rescue effort transforms into a major media event.

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