The Great Gatsby Brings Its Roaring Twenties to Charlotte
The parties are lavish, but the longing is what keeps Gatsby alive. The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel comes to Belk Theater October 13–18, giving Charlotte audiences a Broadway-scale encounter with a story about ambition, reinvention and a love that refuses to stay in the past.
A familiar story, a new musical language
Jay Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy Buchanan has carried the novel across generations. On stage, that tension finds a different vocabulary: music, movement and the spectacle of a world determined to keep celebrating.
The touring production is directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Dominique Kelley, a book by Kait Kerrigan and a jazz- and pop-influenced score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen. The tour’s official production page introduces the creative team behind the adaptation.
A week at Belk Theater
Presented by Blumenthal Arts as part of the PNC Broadway Lights Series, the Charlotte engagement includes evening and weekend matinee performances. Belk Theater gives the production a place in the heart of Uptown’s performing arts calendar.
Plan your night
Use the official Charlotte ticket page to choose a date and check seating. The range of showtimes makes this a flexible option for a midweek night out or a weekend theater trip.
For more local picks, browse QCB’s October guide.
Advance preview, not a performance review. Lead artwork: AI-generated illustration inspired by the period, not a production photograph.
