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.

• Ira GershwinWriter
• Gary HalvorsonDirector
• Dorothy HeywardWriter
• DuBose HeywardWriter
• George GershwinOriginal Music Composer

• Angel BlueBess
• Eric OwensPorgy
• Golda SchultzClara
• Alfred WalkerCrown
• Frederick BallentineSportin' Life
• Donovan SingletaryJake
• Latonia MooreSerena
• Audra McDonaldSelf - Host
• Errin Duane BrooksMingo
• Chauncey PackerRobbins
• Norman GarrettJim
• Jamez McCorklePeter