Smashing box office records when it premiered during the 2019–20 season, the Met’s landmark staging of this American classic returns, with many of its original cast members reprising their celebrated portrayals. Bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue reunite as the title couple, leading a superb ensemble that also includes soprano Janai Brugger as Clara, soprano Latonia Moore as Serena, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Maria, tenor Frederick Ballentine as Sportin’ Life, bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Crown, and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Jake. David Robertson once again takes to podium to conduct.
Covid-19 Waiver: https://www.metopera.org/information/covid-19-waiver/
October 31st, 2021
December 12th, 2021
The Met’s landmark staging of this American classic returns,
By: George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin
Director: James Robinson
Cast list: Eric Owens (Porgy), Angel Blue (Bess), Janai Brugger (Clara), Latonia Moore (Serena), Denyce Graves (Maria), Frederick Ballentine (Sportin’ Life), Alfred Walker (Crown), Ryan Speedo Green (Jake)
Design: Michael Yeargan
Lighting: Donald Holder
Costume: Catherine Zuber
Choreography: Camille A. Brown
Other info: Projection design by Luke Halls, Fight direction by David Leong, Conducted by David Robertson
Elevator access, wheelchair access, accessible listening devices, Braille and large print programs
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