Today is National Read a Book Day! Observed annually on September 6, this holiday is a simple invitation to pause and lose yourself in the magic of reading. Maybe you’re a bit bookish, itching for your next read, or you might just be looking to try that old find waiting on your bookshelf. Either way, one classic you'll want to dig into is The Great Gatsby, with a decadent ballet adaptation coming to Atlanta Ballet February 13-21, 2027.

Prepare to be transported to the Roaring Twenties with Atlanta Ballet’s premiere of choreographer Septime Webre’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel. This opulent performance features Art Deco sets, glittering costumes, and stylish dancing that captures the exuberant energy of the Jazz Age, complete with shocking scandals in the pursuit of luxury and pleasure.

If the last time you read The Great Gatsby was in high school, Fitzgerald’s lavish tale of ambition and desire is great to revisit with fresh eyes. Over a century after its publication, this classic story is still the life of the party. Today is your invitation to sit back, relax, and read away. Visit your local library, bookstore, or borrow from a friend.

And if you loved the glitz and glamour of the film adaptations, now is a great time to immerse yourself in the original story ahead of our opulent ballet experience. Reading the novel gives you a richer, more well-rounded view of the story and helps you spot all the dazzling details as they come to life on stage.

Whether you are planning an unforgettable date night, a weekend with friends, or looking to treat yourself, act now to get seats to The Great Gatsby at the best price. Dress to impress, raise a glass, and join Atlanta Ballet as the Cobb Energy Centre stage transforms into a spectacle of drama, excess, and artistic expression.