The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess
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.
Cast
Angel Blue
Bess
Eric Owens
Porgy
Golda Schultz
Clara
Alfred Walker
Crown
Frederick Ballentine
Sportin' Life
Donovan Singletary
Jake
Latonia Moore
Serena
Audra McDonald
Self - Host
Errin Duane Brooks
Mingo
Chauncey Packer
Robbins
Norman Garrett
Jim
Jamez McCorkle
Peter
Denyce Graves
Maria
Grant Neale
A detective
Tichina Vaughn
Lily
Storyline
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.
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