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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.

Creatives/Company

Author: Dubose Heyward
Music: Gershwin

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Archive listings for Porgy and Bess (2018)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

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Producer English National Opera. Producer Metropolitann Opera New York. Producer Dutch National Opera Amsterdam. Conductor John Wilson. Director James Robinson. Design Michael Yeargan. Costume Catherine Zuber. Lighting Donald Holder. Design Luke Halls (video). Choreographer Dianne McIntyre. Performer Eric Greene (Porgy). Performer Nicole Cabell (Bess). Performer Nmon Ford (Crown). Performer Latonia Moore (Serena). Performer Gweneth-Ann Rand (Serena) - Oct 27 / 31 / Nov 10). Performer Nadine Benjamin (Clara). Performer Tichina Vaughn (Maria). Performer Donovan Singletary (Jake). Performer Frederick Ballentine (Sporting Life). Performer Rheinaldt Tshepo Moagi (Mingo). Performer Chaz'men Williams-Ali (Robbins / Crab Man). Performer Byron Jackson (Frazier). Performer Sarah-Jane Lewis (Annie). Performer Nozuko Teto (Strawberry Woman). Performer Njabulo Madlala (Jim). Performer Whitaker Mills (Undertaker). Performer Thando Mjandana (Nelson).

11 Oct 18 to 17 Nov 18

London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L01794541034

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