The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess
The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

9.5(3 votes)
2020
3h 10m
Music

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.

Production

The Metropolitan Opera

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

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