Ballet Arkansas is bringing a fresh version of The Great Gatsby to Little Rock, with four performances scheduled October 23–25 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

The production draws on F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age story but aims to create an experience extending beyond a conventional stage presentation.

Executive and Artistic Director Michael Fothergill describes an immersive approach, with performers making use of the auditorium, seating areas and surrounding spaces.

A different kind of ballet experience

The company previously staged the story in 2021, when pandemic restrictions limited the scale of the presentation.

This version adds more opportunities to bring the energy of the Roaring Twenties into the performance environment.

Music associated with the era, including the work of George Gershwin and Fats Waller, helps establish the setting.

Fothergill's contemporary choreography offers another way to interpret the story's glamour and tensions.

The production also helps launch Michael and Catherine Fothergill's tenth season leading Ballet Arkansas.

Performance schedule

Friday, October 23: 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 24: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 25: 2 p.m.

The reported ticket range is $25 to $50, subject to availability and current pricing.

Performances take place at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock.

Planning a visit

Check Ballet Arkansas for tickets, seating details and any updated performance information before heading out.

With several showtimes spread across the weekend, the production offers a substantial cultural option for Central Arkansas residents and visitors.

It is also a natural choice for 501 Daily's October 23–25 weekend events roundup.