The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)

9.5/10 190 min Music

Overview

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

Alfred Walker

Crown

Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald

Self - Host

Denyce Graves

Maria

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