AT 530 THIS AFTERNOON. WHAT A GORGEOUS VIEW. THERE. TIMELESS CLASSICS WITH BOLD NEW WORKS. WE’RE GETTING A LOOK AT THE ORLANDO BALLET COMPANIES 2020 627 SEASON, AND IT’S SET TO KICK OFF IN OCTOBER WITH THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. THE NUTCRACKER WILL THEN TAKE THE STAGE IN DECEMBER. OTHER PERFORMANCES ARE LISTED THERE ON YOUR SCREEN, INCLUDING ALICE IN WONDERLAND IN FEBRUARY AND MOULIN ROUGE IN MAY. AND THIS WEEKEND, THE ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY IS STEPPING INTO THE 1920S. THIS IS COOL. THE GREAT GATSBY WILL HIT THE STAGE AT THE DOCTOR PHILLIPS CENTER THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MARKING ONE OF THE LAST SHOWS OF THIS SEASON. SO ORLANDO BALLET FIRST PERFORMED THE GREAT GATSBY IN 2022. THIS YEAR, THE SHOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVE ORCHESTRA AND HAVE A SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM AN ORLANDO HEALTH THERAPY DOG. EVERYBODY MEET PEARL, DON’T THINK BALLET MUSIC. THINK MUSIC OF THE 20S AND YOU CAN SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES OVER MY SHOULDER. VERY GLITZY, GLAMOROUS SEQUINS, SORT OF THAT GREAT OPULENCE OF THE 1920S. IT’S GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL. TICKETS START AT JUST $39. THEY MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY, RIGHT? THEY DO. THIS WAS ACTUALLY MY FIRST TIME AT THEIR REHEARSAL. THEY INVITED ME TO THE BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK, AND THEY DO MAKE IT LOOK EFFORTLESS. SO THIS IS ONE OF THE LAST ONES OF THE SEASON. JUST A GREAT CAST. THEY HAVE SO DEFINITELY GO OUT AND WATCH. IT’S ONLY THURSDAY TO SUNDAY AND TICKETS ARE PRETTY LOW. SO YOU HAVE PLANS THIS WEEKEND AND YOU’RE NOT REALLY INTO BALLET. IT HAS ALL THE CLASSICAL 1920S HITS, SO IF YOU’RE INTO BROADWAY THEATER, GIVE IT A TRY. IT’S GOING TO BE GREAT. WE’RE SO LUCKY TO HAVE THIS ARTS COMMUNITY. YEAH, YEAH, EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS BETTER WITH THE THERAPY DOG. YEAH, RIGHT. THAT’S TRUE. IT’S KIND OF. YEAH. PEARL’S GONNA STEAL THE SHOW, LITTLE PEARL. YOU CAN BARELY SEE HER. I MET HER, SHE’S SO TINY. SHE WAS, LIKE, FIT IN LI
Orlando Ballet Company brings ‘The Great Gatsby’ to the stage
The glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age are taking center stage in Orlando Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3.
Updated: 10:07 AM EDT Apr 28, 2026
The glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age are taking center stage in Orlando this weekend as the Orlando Ballet presents “The Great Gatsby.”The production runs Thursday through Sunday at Steinmetz Hall inside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, marking one of the final performances of the company’s season.This ballet brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel to life with a cinematic style, dazzling costumes and a live score performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The music, composed by Carl Davis, captures the energy and tension of the 1920s, adding a dynamic layer to the storytelling.Artistic Director Jorden Morris says audiences should expect something different from a traditional ballet.“Don’t think ballet music, think music of the 1920s,” Morris told WESH 2’s Meaghan Mackey in an interview. “You can see these beautiful costumes — very glitzy, glamour — that great opulence of the 1920s.”The production follows the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and the pursuit of the American dream, blending powerful choreography with a theatrical, film-like approach.Adding a unique local touch, the show will also feature a special cameo from Pearl, a certified therapy dog who works with patients at Orlando Health.This marks the return of “The Great Gatsby” to Orlando after a previous run during the 2021-2022 season, brought back by popular demand.Tickets start at $39, with VIP packages available for those looking for an enhanced experience.The dates and times for “The Great Gatsby” include:Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m.Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m.You can purchase tickets here.The Orlando Ballet has also announced its full lineup for the upcoming season.Their performances include:”The Sleeping Beauty”: Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026″The Nutcracker”: Dec. 4-27, 2026″Alice in Wonderland”: Thursday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027″Director’s Collection”: Friday, April 2, through Sunday, April 4, 2027″Moulin Rouge”: Thursday, May 6, through Sunday, May 9, 2027For more information about the Orlando Ballet, click here.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
The glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age are taking center stage in Orlando this weekend as the Orlando Ballet presents “The Great Gatsby.”
The production runs Thursday through Sunday at Steinmetz Hall inside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, marking one of the final performances of the company’s season.
This ballet brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel to life with a cinematic style, dazzling costumes and a live score performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
The music, composed by Carl Davis, captures the energy and tension of the 1920s, adding a dynamic layer to the storytelling.
Artistic Director Jorden Morris says audiences should expect something different from a traditional ballet.
“Don’t think ballet music, think music of the 1920s,” Morris told WESH 2’s Meaghan Mackey in an interview. “You can see these beautiful costumes — very glitzy, glamour — that great opulence of the 1920s.”
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Orlando Ballet Artistic Director, Jorden Morris, sits down with WESH 2’s Meaghan Mackey
The production follows the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and the pursuit of the American dream, blending powerful choreography with a theatrical, film-like approach.
Adding a unique local touch, the show will also feature a special cameo from Pearl, a certified therapy dog who works with patients at Orlando Health.
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Pearl, one of the therapy dogs at Orlando Health
This marks the return of “The Great Gatsby” to Orlando after a previous run during the 2021-2022 season, brought back by popular demand.
Tickets start at $39, with VIP packages available for those looking for an enhanced experience.
The dates and times for “The Great Gatsby” include:
Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m.Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m.
You can purchase tickets here.
The Orlando Ballet has also announced its full lineup for the upcoming season.
Their performances include:
“The Sleeping Beauty”: Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026″The Nutcracker”: Dec. 4-27, 2026″Alice in Wonderland”: Thursday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027″Director’s Collection”: Friday, April 2, through Sunday, April 4, 2027″Moulin Rouge”: Thursday, May 6, through Sunday, May 9, 2027
For more information about the Orlando Ballet, click here.