
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.
The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess
February 1, 2020
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Cast (24)

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

Bobby Mittlestadt
An undertaker

Chanae Curtis
Annie

Arthur Woodley
"Lawyer" Frazier

Jonathan Tuso
Nelson

Aundie Marie Moore
Strawberry woman

Chauncey Packer
Crab man

Michael Lewis
A coroner

Neo Randall
Scipio

MET Orchestra
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Crew (24)
Directing

Gary Halvorson
Director
Writing

Dorothy Heyward
Writer

Ira Gershwin
Writer

Ira Gershwin
Lyricist

DuBose Heyward
Original Story

DuBose Heyward
Writer
Production

Mia Bongiovanni
Supervising Producer

Victoria Warivonchik
Producer

Louisa Briccetti
Producer

Elena Park
Supervising Producer

Peter Gelb
General Manager
Sound

George Gershwin
Original Music Composer

George Gershwin
Songs

David Frost
Music Producer

David Robertson
Conductor
Art

James Robinson
Production Design

Michael Yeargan
Set Designer
Camera
No data availableCostume & Make-Up

Catherine Zuber
Costume Designer

Ryan Park
Assistant Costume Designer
Crew

Ron Washburn
Technical Supervisor

Paul Cremo
Dramaturgy

Camille A. Brown
Choreographer

Luke Halls
Projection
Editing
No data availableLighting

Donald Holder
Lighting Design