The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)
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.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: February 1, 2020
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
Screenplay
- Ira Gershwin (Lyricist)
- DuBose Heyward (Original Story)
- DuBose Heyward
- Dorothy Heyward
- Ira Gershwin
Music: George Gershwin
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Keywords
slum, drug addiction, pimp, beggar, prostitution, doomed love, all black cast, poverty row, charleston, filmed opera, live theatre, filmed theater, romantic drama, paraplegia
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess stars Angel Blue, Eric Owens, Golda Schultz, Alfred Walker, Frederick Ballentine, Donovan Singletary.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is a Music film.
- How much did The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess gross?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess was produced in United States of America.