The Great Gatsby Ballet by the World Ballet Company
A New Ballet
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DateSunday, May 18, 2025
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Event Starts3:00 PM
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VenueShubert Theatre
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Location247 College Street, New Haven, CT
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Doors OpenLobby doors open one hour prior to showtime, theatre doors open approx. 30 minutes prior to show. Latecomers may be asked to wait in the lobby until a time that will cause the least disturbance to the audience members already seated.
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Event Details
Something Great is coming to New Haven this Spring!
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s.
World Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production!
About the Show & Company
The Creative Team of The Great Gatsby
Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. Celebrated LA-based film and TV composer Anna Drubich, whose work includes the music for the 2023 Oscar-winning Navalny documentary, makes her ballet debut with a rich, lively score that embraces the sounds of the Jazz Age. Theatrical costume designs by Sonya Vartanyan complete the production with sumptuousness and fling.
About the Company
Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.
To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 450,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.
Show Running Time & Age Recommendation
The show runs approximagely 2 hours including on 20-minute intermission
and is best enjoyed by audiences ages 8 and over.