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- ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (April 28, 2021). "Florence Welch to adapt The Great Gatsby for Broadway musical". The Guardian. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Gatsby Official Site". americanrepertorytheater.org. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 10, 2024). "Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, Ben Levi Ross to Lead World Premiere Gatsby Musical at American Repertory Theater". Playbill.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.