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The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 1, 2020

Runtime

3h 10m

Genres

Music

User Score

95%

Original Title

The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

Production Companies

The Metropolitan Opera

Director

Gary Halvorson

Revenue

$1,887,761

Description

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.