National tour of ‘Gatsby’ heads to the National Theatre in D.C.

The Washington Blade reported on May 10, 2026, that the national touring production of Gatsby is scheduled to play the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. The piece highlights actor Edward Staudenmayer, who discusses his role portraying the show’s gangster.

The Blade story profiles Staudenmayer, noting his involvement in the touring company and his perspective on playing the criminal figure in the production. The article frames the stop at the National Theatre as part of a broader national run bringing the show to major regional stages.

The Washington Blade

The National Theatre, a long-running cultural venue in downtown Washington, is the local host for the touring production. Local theatergoers and visitors to the city can expect the company to appear at the venue as part of the tour’s scheduled stops, according to the Blade’s report.

Coverage in the Blade emphasizes the casting and the production’s reach rather than box office or run-length specifics. The reporting does not list exact performance dates for the National Theatre stop; readers are directed to the theatre’s official schedule and ticketing channels for show times and availability.

The Washington Blade’s article centers the interview with Staudenmayer and situates the touring Gatsby within the national theatre circuit, underscoring the National Theatre’s role as a stop for touring Broadway-scale productions.

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The National Theatre is one of Washington’s main cultural venues; a national touring production brings theater traffic, visitors, and cultural programming to downtown D.C., expanding arts options for local audiences.

• Washington Blade published the story on May 10, 2026.

• The national tour of Gatsby will stop at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

• Actor Edward Staudenmayer is featured discussing his role as the production’s gangster.

• The Blade piece focuses on casting and the tour stop; it does not list specific National Theatre run dates.

• Readers should consult the National Theatre’s official listings for performance dates and tickets.

Check the National Theatre’s official calendar and ticketing pages for confirmed performance dates, curtain times and ticket availability; local reviews and box-office reports will follow the run.