The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Durham Performing Arts Center

Great Gatsby Musical

Transport yourself back to the luxurious era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway Production," a stunning Broadway adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel. Coming to you LIVE this May at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina. This lush and brilliant show bursts with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused soundtrack that captures the period's extravagance and heartache. With stunning designs, impressive choreography, and top-notch performances, it's a magnificent spectacle that transports audiences to a era of splendor and fantasy. Acclaimed as a Broadway's classic extravaganza, this musical offers classic themes of ambition mixed with romance and the American Dream. Tickets for this this glittering gem showing on Tuesday 5th May 2026 start at $45.

Synopsis

Set in 1922 New York, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a modest cottage next to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Intrigued by Gatsby's lavish lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick uncovers Gatsby's intense pursuit to reunite with his former love, Daisy Buchanan, now married to the affluent but disloyal Tom. The story takes a turn into unrealistic aspirations amidst societal excess. Through soaring songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a story of desire, deception and inevitable demise.

Creative Team

This stellar show is put together by a gifted team led by Ryan McCartan as the charismatic Jay Gatsby, Aisha Jackson as the dreamy Daisy Buchanan, Michael Maliakel as narrator Nick Carraway, Samantha Pauly as the clever Jordan Baker, Linedy Genao as the passionate Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby as the domineering Tom Buchanan, Charlie Pollock as the downtrodden George Wilson, and Eric Anderson as the cunning Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with energetic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an unique score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby" debuted at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 prior to making its Broadway debut in April 2024 at the Broadway Theatre. It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, honoring its lavish 1920s aesthetics.

Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby" at the historic Durham Performing Arts Center, can be found in the lively heart of Durham, North Carolina. This iconic broadway venue, with its graceful design and modern facilities, perfectly reflects the show's grandeur and refined nature. Durham buzzes with vitality reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine bustling streets, premier dining, and historical sites that capture the spirit of excess and glamor. Turn your visit unforgettable by exploring the city's lively nightlife and historic locations, while enjoying in the musical's roaring extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Tuesday 5th May 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $45 per person.