The read
It runs long at 3h 10m.
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.
Ratings
TMDB9.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- George GershwinOriginal Music Composer
- Ira GershwinWriter
- DuBose HeywardWriter
- Dorothy HeywardWriter
- James RobinsonDirector
Cast
- Eric OwensPorgy
- Angel BlueBess
- Frederick BallentineSportin' Life
- Alfred WalkerCrown
- Golda SchultzClara
- Donovan SingletaryJake
- Latonia MooreSerena
- Chauncey PackerRobbins / Crab Man
- Errin Duane BrooksMingo
- Norman GarrettJim
- Jamez McCorklePeter
- Tichina VaughnLily
Stills
Themes
slumdrug addictionpimpbeggarprostitutiondoomed loveall black castpoverty rowcharlestonfilmed operaopera live performancelive theatre