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The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

2020 • 3h10m Music

Rating

9.5/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Gary Halvorson

Screenplay

Ira Gershwin

Dorothy Heyward

DuBose Heyward

Cast

Angel Blue

Eric Owens

Golda Schultz

Release date

2/1/2020

Status

Released

Revenue

$1,887,761

Origin country

US

Vote count

3