🎭 Production Overview

Produced by OD Company president Chunsoo Shin, The Great Gatsby is a Korean-led musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, with a book by Kait Kerrigan, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Nathan Tysen. The production had its world premiere at the Broadway Theatre in April 2024 and expanded to the London Coliseum in May 2025.

🎬 Creative Leadership

Chunsoo Shin, a veteran Korean producer whose company OD has previously staged Jekyll & Hyde (Korea), Doctor Zhivago, and Death Note, is officially credited as lead producer. In a rare profile by The Washington Post, Shin recalled reading Gatsby in his youth and emphasized how its themes evolved with each re-reading. Though interviews often generalize his role, he has spoken in Korean media about shaping the musical's scale, aesthetics, and casting.

🎨 Aesthetic and Cultural Impact

The show’s ambitious production—including its choreographed opulence, full-orchestra sound, and visual references to the novel’s iconic symbols—aligns with the sensibilities seen in Shin’s prior Korean productions. His efforts to bridge Korean production values with Western storytelling are central to this musical’s trajectory. While Shin’s direct public visibility is limited in the U.S. or U.K., his name appears in official materials, including the London trailer where OD Company is credited.

📈 Strategic Vision

In Korea, Shin’s interviews have emphasized his strategic focus on literary source material and his wish to build original IP with international appeal. The Broadway and West End runs of The Great Gatsby represent the culmination of a long-planned international vision, rather than a simple licensing or investment arrangement. Shin has described the show as “an epic musical that sings the inner life of its characters” and aimed to evoke the symbolic weight of the original novel on stage.

📹 Documentation and Media

Videos documenting the Broadway production include behind-the-scenes rehearsal clips, press coverage, influencer collaborations, and an opening night curtain call where Shin addressed the audience. These materials are archived in the video section below.

📅 Future Plans

Although no Korean production has opened as of mid-2025, The Great Gatsby is scheduled to premiere at the GS Arts Center in Seoul from August 1 to November 9, 2025. This “Seoul Original Production” is led by OD Company, with Matt Doyle set to star as Gatsby. A North American tour has also been announced, launching in Baltimore in January 2026.

🎟️ Production Credit Note

Chunsoo Shin and OD Company are the only producers listed in the official Playbill as The Great Gatsby – Production Team for the Broadway production, with major venue groups like The Nederlander Organization and The Shubert Organization appearing as co-producers. The West End trailer officially credits OD Company alone, and the Korean tour is described as the “Seoul Original Production” in its official promotional video, reinforcing OD’s position as the primary rights holder and originating producer.

🧭 Final Note on Creative Influence

While Chunsoo Shin does not publicly detail specific artistic decisions, his position as the originating producer — commissioning, financing, and guiding The Great Gatsby across Broadway, West End, and Seoul — suggests a quiet but substantial influence. The show’s scale, polish, and symbolic visual choices reflect the production sensibilities seen in his past Korean works. His deliberate restraint from claiming creative credit honors the autonomy of the writing and design team, aligning with the best tradition of producers who shape without overshadowing.