Putting on the Ritz
Almost 400 Guests celebrated glamour and giving in the art deco splendor of the Hall of Mirrors at Cincinnati Ballet’s Great Gatsby Gala.
The Cincinnati Ballet celebrated an evening of elegance at its Great Gatsby Gala on Nov. 1 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Guests gathered in dazzling 1920s style to toast the Ballet’s artistry and community impact, raising more than $300,000 to support its education programs and community engagement initiatives.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm of our supporters,” said Deborah Brant, President and CEO of Cincinnati Ballet. “The Great Gatsby Gala not only celebrates the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, but also the power of the arts to bring our community together. The funds raised will help sustain our mission to inspire hope and joy through dance.”
The evening featured cocktails, dinner, live music from Matt Tolentino and the New Liberty Dance Orchestra played pieces inspired by the Jazz Age. Guests enjoyed live music, dancing, and 1920s-inspired performance that set the stage for The Great Gatsby, which opens November 7–15, 2025, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
Cincinnati Ballet’s The Great Gatsby choreographed by Septime Webre continues this weekend, with performances Nov. 13–15 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless story to life through the elegance and energy of dance. Join the party today.