The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

Original title: The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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9.5/10

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2/1/2020

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3h 10min

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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Synopsis

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

Direction: Gary Halvorson

Screenwriter: Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward
Producer: Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik

Cast

Angel Blue

Angel Blue

Bess

Eric Owens

Eric Owens

Porgy

Alfred Walker

Alfred Walker

Crown

Latonia Moore

Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Self - Host