Marking the centennial of The Great Gatsby, The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music revisits the lives behind one of the most enduring works of American literature.

At the heart of this performance lies the extraordinary correspondence between F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald — letters that reveal a relationship shaped by ambition, artistry, and emotional complexity. Through their own words, we encounter two singular voices whose love and conflict fueled some of the most iconic writing of the 20th century.

Directed by Stephen Hamilton, this reading features acclaimed performers Stephanie Zimbalist and Alec Baldwin, with an original live score by composer/performer, Forrest Gray, that brings new resonance to the Fitzgeralds’ words. Poised between literature and performance, memory and music, The Fitzgeralds is a reflective tribute to the people behind the prose.

Originally Devised by Steve Lawson
Directed by Stephen Hamilton
Readers Stephanie Zimbalist and Alec Baldwin
Original Score Forrest Gray
Performed by Forrest Gray

Portions of the proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Woodward Internship program and educational programming at the Westport Country Playhouse.