Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, February 1 2020
4 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Angel BlueAngel Blue
Angel Blue was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Bess'.
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Portrait of Eric OwensEric Owens
Eric Owens was
49 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Porgy'.
Sat, Jul 11 1970
Portrait of Golda SchultzGolda Schultz
Golda Schultz was
37 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Clara'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Portrait of Alfred WalkerAlfred Walker
Alfred Walker was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Crown'.
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Portrait of Frederick BallentineFrederick Ballentine
Frederick Ballentine was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Sportin' Life'.
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Portrait of Donovan SingletaryDonovan Singletary
Donovan Singletary was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Jake'.
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Portrait of Latonia MooreLatonia Moore
Latonia Moore was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Serena'.
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Portrait of Audra McDonaldAudra McDonald
Audra McDonald was
49 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Self - Host'.
Fri, Jul 03 1970
Portrait of Errin Duane BrooksErrin Duane Brooks
Errin Duane Brooks was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Mingo'.
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Portrait of Chauncey PackerChauncey Packer
Chauncey Packer was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Robbins'.
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Portrait of Norman GarrettNorman Garrett
Norman Garrett was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Jim'.
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Portrait of Jamez McCorkleJamez McCorkle
Jamez McCorkle was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Peter'.
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Portrait of Denyce GravesDenyce Graves
Denyce Graves was
56 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Maria'.
Thu, Mar 07 1963
Portrait of Grant NealeGrant Neale
Grant Neale was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'A detective'.
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Portrait of Tichina VaughnTichina Vaughn
Tichina Vaughn was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Lily'.
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Portrait of Bobby MittlestadtBobby Mittlestadt
Bobby Mittlestadt was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'An undertaker'.
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Portrait of Chanae CurtisChanae Curtis
Chanae Curtis was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Annie'.
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Portrait of Arthur WoodleyArthur Woodley
Arthur Woodley was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as '"Lawyer" Frazier'.
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Portrait of Jonathan TusoJonathan Tuso
Jonathan Tuso was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Nelson'.
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Portrait of Aundie Marie MooreAundie Marie Moore
Aundie Marie Moore was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Strawberry woman'.
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Portrait of Chauncey PackerChauncey Packer
Chauncey Packer was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Crab man'.
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Portrait of Michael LewisMichael Lewis
Michael Lewis was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'A coroner'.
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Portrait of Neo RandallNeo Randall
Neo Randall was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Scipio'.
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Portrait of MET OrchestraMET Orchestra
MET Orchestra was
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Crew

Portrait of Gary HalvorsonGary Halvorson
Gary Halvorson was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Ira GershwinIra Gershwin
Ira Gershwin would have been no older than
86 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Writer, Lyricist'
Sun, Dec 06 1896 –
Wed, Aug 17 1983
Portrait of Dorothy HeywardDorothy Heyward
Dorothy Heyward was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of DuBose HeywardDuBose Heyward
DuBose Heyward was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Original Story, Writer'
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Portrait of Louisa BriccettiLouisa Briccetti
Louisa Briccetti was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Victoria WarivonchikVictoria Warivonchik
Victoria Warivonchik was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of David FrostDavid Frost
David Frost was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Music Producer'
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Portrait of Mia BongiovanniMia Bongiovanni
Mia Bongiovanni was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Supervising Producer'
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Portrait of Elena ParkElena Park
Elena Park was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Supervising Producer'
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Portrait of George GershwinGeorge Gershwin
George Gershwin would have been no older than
38 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'
Mon, Sep 26 1898 –
Sun, Jul 11 1937
Portrait of Peter GelbPeter Gelb
Peter Gelb was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'General Manager'
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Portrait of Catherine ZuberCatherine Zuber
Catherine Zuber was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Costume Designer'
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Portrait of Ron WashburnRon Washburn
Ron Washburn was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Technical Supervisor'
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Portrait of Michael YearganMichael Yeargan
Michael Yeargan was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Set Designer'
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Portrait of James RobinsonJames Robinson
James Robinson was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Production Design'
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Portrait of Luke HallsLuke Halls
Luke Halls was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Projection'
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Portrait of Donald HolderDonald Holder
Donald Holder was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Lighting Design'
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Portrait of David RobertsonDavid Robertson
David Robertson was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Conductor'
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Portrait of Camille A. BrownCamille A. Brown
Camille A. Brown was
40 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Choreographer'
Tue, Dec 11 1979
Portrait of Ryan ParkRyan Park
Ryan Park was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
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Portrait of Paul CremoPaul Cremo
Paul Cremo was
>> in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Dramaturgy'
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