The Great Gatsby

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kansas City, USA

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Important Info

Type: Modern Ballet

City: Kansas City, USA

Starts at: 19:30

Acts: 2

Intervals: 1

Duration: 2h

Ticket delivery: E-Tickets

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

Can I choose my seats?

Cast

Performers

Ballet company: Kansas City Ballet’s

Creators

Composer: Billy Novick

Choreographer: Septime Webre

Writer: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Costume designer: Tim Yip

Lighting Designer: Trad A Burns

Overview

The Great Gatsby by Septime Webre is a glamorous and dramatic ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, capturing the elegance, excess, and emotional intensity of the Jazz Age through dynamic choreography and rich theatrical storytelling.

The Great Gatsby by renowned choreographer Septime Webre is a full-length narrative ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel. Set in the vibrant world of 1920s America, the production explores themes of love, ambition, illusion, and social division through powerful movement and cinematic staging.

The ballet follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, a woman trapped between desire and social convention. Lavish parties, shadowed emotions, and tragic misunderstandings unfold in a choreography that blends classical ballet technique with contemporary theatrical flair. Energetic ensemble scenes contrast with intimate duets, revealing both the glittering surface of the Jazz Age and the loneliness beneath it.

With stylish visual design, evocative music inspired by the era, and emotionally charged performances, The Great Gatsby transforms a literary classic into a compelling dance experience. Septime Webre’s interpretation brings modern vitality to the story, making it accessible to today’s audiences while honoring the timeless power of Fitzgerald’s tale.

History

Premiere of this production: 08 December 2019, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) — at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, USA

“The Great Gatsby” is a dramatic, jazz-infused ballet that brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel to life through expressive choreography, glamorous 1920s style, and a story of love, desire, and the illusions that lead to tragedy.

Synopsis

Act I
Nick Carraway arrives in West Egg and becomes a neighbor to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, whose mansion hosts dazzling parties filled with music, dancers, and glittering guests. Despite the constant festivities, Gatsby remains distant and focused on a singular dream.
Nick visits his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom, sensing tension beneath their elegant lifestyle. Gatsby secretly asks Nick for help in arranging a meeting with Daisy — the woman he once loved and has spent years trying to win back.
When Gatsby and Daisy finally reunite, their joy reignites, and a romance begins to blossom. Yet the world around them bristles with jealousy, secrets, and unspoken truths.

Act II
Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship deepens, but their happiness is fragile. Tom grows increasingly suspicious and confrontational, while Daisy struggles between her past with Gatsby and her obligations to her current life.
During a heated confrontation in New York, Gatsby’s carefully built dream begins to crumble. Daisy, emotional and overwhelmed, accidentally strikes Tom’s mistress, Myrtle Wilson, with Gatsby’s car.
In the aftermath, blame, grief, and confusion spiral out of control. Myrtle’s husband, George Wilson, consumed by sorrow and misled by Tom, seeks revenge and kills Gatsby before taking his own life.
Nick, devastated by the tragedy, reflects on the illusions, desires, and hollow promises that shaped the world around Gatsby. As the lights fade, the dream dissolves, leaving only the echo of a man who believed he could recreate the past.

Venue Info

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Kansas City
1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Соединенные Штаты

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class cultural landmark in Kansas City, home to major performing arts organizations and renowned for its striking architecture and acoustics.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most iconic cultural venues in the United States and a centerpiece of Kansas City’s arts scene. Opened in 2011 and designed by acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, the center is celebrated for its bold, sculptural design and state-of-the-art performance spaces.

The complex houses two main halls: Helzberg Hall, designed primarily for symphonic music and home to the Kansas City Symphony, and Muriel Kauffman Theatre, which hosts opera, ballet, Broadway productions, and large-scale dance performances. Both venues are internationally praised for their exceptional acoustics, elegant interiors, and technical sophistication.

As the home of the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and the Kansas City Symphony, the Kauffman Center presents a wide range of performances, from classical and contemporary music to ballet, opera, theater, and multidisciplinary events. Beyond performances, the center is dedicated to education, community engagement, and artistic excellence, making it a vital cultural hub for the region and an architectural symbol of creativity and innovation.

Important Info

Type: Modern Ballet

City: Kansas City, USA

Starts at: 19:30

Acts: 2

Intervals: 1

Duration: 2h

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