The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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.

Release Date

2020-02-01

Year

2020

Duration

3h 10m

Status

Released

Score

9.50

Genres

#slum#drug-addiction#pimp#beggar#prostitution#doomed-love#all-black-cast#poverty-row#charleston#filmed-opera#live-theatre#filmed-theater#romantic-drama#paraplegia

Cast

Angel Blue

Angel Blue

Bess

Eric Owens

Eric Owens

Porgy

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Golda Schultz

Clara

Alfred Walker

Alfred Walker

Crown

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Frederick Ballentine

Sportin' Life

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Donovan Singletary

Jake

Latonia Moore

Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Self - Host

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Errin Duane Brooks

Mingo

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Chauncey Packer

Robbins