The Great Gatsby – Theatrical Production at Durham Performing Arts Center

Great Gatsby Live on Broadway

Experience the opulent era of the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby - Broadway Production," a breathtaking 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 rich and brilliant musical overflows with glamor. Showcasing a jazz and pop-infused score that captures the era's lavishness and heartache. With gorgeous visuals, impressive showtunes, and top-notch performances, it's a grand extravaganza that whisks viewers to a time of glamour and fantasy. Acclaimed as a Broadway's classic extravaganza, this musical delivers timeless themes of ambition mixed with romance and the American Dream. Tickets for this this sparkling masterpiece showing on Wednesday 6th May 2026 start at $45.

Synopsis

Set in 1922 Long Island, the tale follows Midwesterner Nick Carraway moving into a humble cottage next to the extravagant millionaire Jay Gatsby. Amazed by Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and mysterious persona, Nick discovers Gatsby's obsessive quest to reunite with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, now wedded to the wealthy but disloyal Tom. As secrets unravel, including affairs, betrayals and tragic confrontations - the story takes a turn into unrealistic aspirations amidst social excess. Via soaring songs like "Roaring On," the musical crafts a story of desire, deception and unavoidable downfall.

Creative Team

This outstanding production is put together by a talented 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, Austin Colby as the domineering Tom Buchanan, and Eric Anderson as the cunning Meyer Wolfsheim. Directed by Marc Bruni, with energetic choreography by Dominique Kelley and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

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

Great Gatsby Musical Comes to Durham

Experience the timeless charm of "The Great Gatsby - The Musical" at the historic Durham Performing Arts Center, can be found in the vibrant center of Durham, North Carolina. This famous theater, with its elegant architecture and state-of-the-art amenities, perfectly reflects the production's grandeur and refined nature. Durham vibrates with energy reminiscent of the Jazz Age. Imagine busy streets, world-class restaurants, and historical landmarks that capture the essence of excess and glamor. Turn your trip memorable by discovering the city's lively nightlife and traditional locations, while enjoying in the musical's booming extravagance.

Click "Buy tickets" now to join the festivities for this Wednesday 6th May 2026 showing, with tickets starting at just $45 per person.