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.
| Title | Gershwin: Porgy and Bess |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Genre | Music |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | The Metropolitan Opera |
| Cast | Angel Blue, Eric Owens, Golda Schultz, Alfred Walker, Frederick Ballentine, Donovan Singletary |
| Crew | Ira Gershwin (Lyricist), George Gershwin (Songs), David Robertson (Conductor), DuBose Heyward (Original Story), Michael Yeargan (Set Designer), Donald Holder (Lighting Design) |
| Keyword | slum, drug addiction, pimp, beggar, prostitution, doomed love, all black cast, poverty row, charleston, filmed opera, live theatre, filmed theater, romantic drama, paraplegia |
| Release | Feb 01, 2020 |
| Runtime | 190 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 9.50 / 10 by 3 users |
| Popularity | 2 |
| Budget | 0 |
| Revenue | 1,887,761 |
| Language | English |
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