Porgy and Bess
Work:: Porgy and Bess (S2060)
Based on the DuBose Heyward novel
Porgy and Bess tells the moving story of the cripple Porgy and the residents of Charleston's famed Catfish Row. Recognized as an American masterpiece, the story entwines pride, prejudice, pathos and passion through a jazz and blues influenced score.
Porgy and Bess introduced classic Gershwin songs like
Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin' and
It Ain't Necessarily So, as well as magnificent and enthralling choruses that stunned music and drama critics alike at its premiere in 1935.
Production:: (T207134455)
The New York Production - Originally produced at the Virginia Opera, this famous production of one of the greatest of all pieces of 20th century music theatre has played to capacity audiences all over the world. A large-scale production featuring a company of over sixty, it offers a rare opportunity for lovers of both opera and musicals to enjoy the magnificently rich
Listing:: L01217879021
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The New York Production - Originally produced at the Virginia Opera, this famous production of one of the greatest of all pieces of 20th century music theatre has played to capacity audiences all over the world. A large-scale production featuring a company of over sixty, it offers a rare opportunity for lovers of both opera and musicals to enjoy the magnificently rich
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