May 8-17, 2026
The Great Gatsby
With stunning visuals, gorgeous music and an abundance of good dancing, The Great Gatsby features tap dancing, and Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip's original Art Deco sets and costumes that delightfully capture the sound and exuberant energy of the Jazz Age.
The 1920s roar back to life in this Jazz Age smash.
Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties with Kansas City Ballet’s stunning new production of The Great Gatsby. Experience the luxury, drama, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, brought to life on stage. Set in Jay Gatsby’s lavish Long Island mansion, where the champagne flows and the elite gather for extravagant parties, this production unveils a world of glamour, jealousy, and hidden secrets. The Great Gatsby immerses you in the spirit of the Jazz Age and the vibrant energy of 1920s New York, making this an unparalleled theatrical experience. It’s the party to end all parties!
Choreography
Septime Webre
Music
Billy Novick
Costumes & Scenery
Tim Yip
Lighting Design
Trad A Burns
Supporting Sponsors
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The Story Of The Great Gatsby
The Story Of The Great Gatsby
Jay Gatsby stands on the shore, eyes fixed on the green light across the bay, a beacon of the love he lost. Across the water, Daisy Buchanan lives a gilded life with her husband, Tom, unaware that Gatsby has built his entire world around the dream of winning her back. As summer unfolds, lavish parties spill across Gatsby’s estate, drawing the curious and the hopeful—including Nick Carraway, Daisy’s cousin, who unknowingly becomes the key to their reunion. But rekindled love cannot erase the past, and when passions collide in a sweltering New York hotel room, the dream begins to unravel. That night, a tragic accident on a darkened road sets fate into motion, sealing Gatsby’s destiny in a moment of mistaken vengeance.
Meet the Dancers
Pre-Curtain Talks
Free for all ticketholders, arrive early and hear about the show you are about to see. Learn how music, special effects, and costumes all make magic on stage by attending the pre-curtain talk, Belger Footnotes, hosted by Artistic Director Devon Carney.
Held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts one hour prior to curtain. No reservation is necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gallery
Stage images, courtesy of Hong Kong Ballet.
Roar into the 1920s with The Great Gatsby
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