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
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, Crab man
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
Michael Lewis
A coroner
Neo Randall
Scipio
MET Orchestra
Unknown
Crew
Paul Cremo
Dramaturgy
Gary Halvorson
Director
DuBose Heyward
Writer, Original Story
Dorothy Heyward
Writer
Ira Gershwin
Writer, Lyricist
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
James Robinson
Production Design
Catherine Zuber
Costume Designer
Ryan Park
Assistant Costume Designer
Donald Holder
Lighting Design
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer, Songs
David Frost
Music Producer
Michael Yeargan
Set Designer
Ron Washburn
Technical Supervisor
Camille A. Brown
Choreographer
Peter Gelb
General Manager
Luke Halls
Projection
David Robertson
Conductor
Mia Bongiovanni
Supervising Producer
Elena Park
Supervising Producer
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