“Can’t repeat the past? Why, of course you can!” New Yorkers celebrate the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age classic, ‘The Great Gatsby.’
Dancers Ellie Lehman, left, and Julia Zakharkiv pose with guests celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Spencer McCleish plays trumpet with the Alex Donner Band at a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Maria Fishel and Ken Fishel pose for a photo during a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Guests dance during a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)A copy of ‘The Great Gatsby’ is pictured at a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American masterpiece at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Dancers Ellie Lehman, left, and Julia Zakharkiv pose with guests celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Dancers celebrate the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Bradley Fishel, Maria Fishel, and Ken Fishel pose for a photo during a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Alex Donner Band vocalist Suzanne Abrams dances with the band during a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Dancers Ellie Lehman, left, and Julia Zakharkiv, right, pose with Maria Fishel during a party celebrating the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Empire Steakhouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)
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