The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

2020
3h 10m
9.5

9.5/10

3 votes
Music
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $1,887,761

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
The Metropolitan Opera
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

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Quick Facts

Release Date February 1, 2020
Status Released
Language EN
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Cast

Angel Blue
Angel Blue

Bess

Eric Owens
Eric Owens

Porgy

Golda Schultz
Golda Schultz

Clara

Alfred Walker
Alfred Walker

Crown

Frederick Ballentine
Frederick Ballentine

Sportin' Life

Donovan Singletary
Donovan Singletary

Jake

Latonia Moore
Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald

Self - Host

Errin Duane Brooks
Errin Duane Brooks

Mingo

Chauncey Packer
Chauncey Packer

Robbins

Norman Garrett
Norman Garrett

Jim

Jamez McCorkle
Jamez McCorkle

Peter

Key Crew

Ira Gershwin
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Dorothy Heyward
Writer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
DuBose Heyward
Writer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer