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New Musical Explores Fitzgeralds, Leaves Critics Wanting More

1/24/2026

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A new musical directed by Michael Greif portrays Zelda Fitzgerald and F. Scott Fitzgerald through their daughter Scottie's perspective.
Critics say the show fails to delve deeply into the couple's complexities and mental health issues.
The production features music by Hannah Corneau.
It closes with a hint of a second Zelda musical, The Fitzgeralds of St Paul, arriving in New York this spring.

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Story summary

A new musical directed by Michael Greif portrays Zelda Fitzgerald and F. Scott Fitzgerald through their daughter Scottie's perspective.
Critics say the show fails to delve deeply into the couple's complexities and mental health issues.
The production features music by Hannah Corneau.
It closes with a hint of a second Zelda musical, The Fitzgeralds of St Paul, arriving in New York this spring.