The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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

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Golda Schultz

Clara

Alfred Walker

Crown

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Frederick Ballentine

Sportin' Life

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Donovan Singletary

Jake

Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald

Self - Host

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Errin Duane Brooks

Mingo

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Chauncey Packer

Robbins

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Norman Garrett

Jim

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Jamez McCorkle

Peter