Champagne, Jazz & Drama: Why The Great Gatsby Is Dallas’ Must-See Broadway Night This February
Samantha Pauly (center) & cast in the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby (c) Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
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Dallas–Fort Worth doesn’t need an excuse to dress up, but this February, we’re getting a reason that practically demands a little sparkle. The stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby is rolling into town for a limited engagement, bringing Roaring Twenties glamour, jazz-infused energy, and iconic American drama to the Music Hall at Fair Park.
If you’re the type who loves a big night out (or you’ve been craving an “I’m doing something cultured” plan that still feels fun), this is your moment. Here’s what’s coming, why it matters, and how to make it a full Dallas night.
A Broadway-scale spectacle without leaving DFW
The touring production arrives with the kind of visual wow that makes Broadway feel larger than life. The show leans into the era’s sparkle wealth, longing, and excess, while staging it with a modern, high-impact design approach that’s earned major recognition. It includes a 2024 Tony Award® win for Best Costume Design and additional fan-voted awards that signal this is a crowd-pleaser with serious production value.
And for Dallas audiences, the timing couldn’t be better: it’s a winter highlight right when we’re all ready for something that feels a little more elevated than the usual dinner or muvie routine.
The story you think you know now with music, movement, and electricity
Even if you haven’t read the book since high school, you remember the ingredients: mystery, obsession, status, and heartbreak.
Set in the Roaring Twenties, the plot follows Jay Gatsby, an eccentric self-made millionaire, who throws lavish parties in pursuit of a single goal: reclaiming the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. Underneath the champagne bubbles and jazz rhythms is a story about longing, illusion, and the dangerous distance between the life we want and the life we actually have.
On stage, those themes hit differently. Gatsby’s pursuit becomes more intimate. Daisy’s choices feel more complicated. And the world around them glittering, loud, and restless, turns into a character of its own.
Why Dallas should care: It’s a cultural “anchor event”
One of the reasons Broadway tours matter in DFW is that they function like cultural anchor points. They don’t just entertain, they spark conversations, date nights, group outings, and even classroom discussions (yes, Gatsby still shows up in education and pop culture constantly).
This run is also part of the 2025/2026 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas, reinforcing what locals already know: Dallas is a serious stop on the national touring circuit.
Noah J. Ricketts & cast in the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby (c) Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
The creative team behind the glam
This isn’t a small-scale reinterpretation, it’s built to feel bold.
The musical features:
Music & lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen
Book by Kait Kerrigan
Direction by Marc Bruni
Choreography by Dominique Kelley
Design lovers, take note: the production highlights award-winning scenic/projection, costume, sound, lighting, and hair/wig design, exactly the kind of craftsmanship that makes a night at the theater feel like a full sensory experience.
Dates, venue, and ticket details
Mark your calendar:
When: February 17 – March 1, 2026
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park
Tickets: Available through the Broadway Dallas website or by phone at 800-982-2728
Groups (10+): 214-426-4768 or email Groups@BroadwayDallas.org
Listed price range: $37–$196 (varies by performance/seat location)
Tip: If you have flexibility, compare weekday vs. weekend performances, sometimes you’ll find better seat availability (and a slightly calmer lobby experience).
Broadway cast of The Great Gatsby (c) Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
How to make it a full “Dallas night”
A show like this works best when you treat it like an occasion. A few simple upgrades:
Dress the part: You don’t need a costume, but a little 1920s-inspired flair is fun. Think satin textures, sharp tailoring, bold lipstick, or a statement accessory.
Arrive early: Fair Park evenings are smoother when you give yourself extra time for parking, security, and finding your seat. There’s also a beautiful restaurant inside the Music Hall (right across from the theater). I’ve been wanting to get there early to enjoy dinner beforehand, but Dallas traffic can get crazy, so plan ahead.
Turn it into a conversation: Gatsby is one of those stories where everyone walks out with opinions about love, class, choices, and the stories we tell ourselves. Great for couples, friends, and even multigenerational outings.
Ready to raise a glass to a night of Broadway magic? Secure your tickets now! Performances fill fast, and this is the kind of show you’ll want to experience in the room, not just hear about later.
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Jamie Muscato (left) and Frances Mayli McCann (right) in the Original West End Production of The Great Gatsby. (c) Johan Persson
The Broadway cast of The Great Gatsby (c) Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman