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Based on the DuBose Heyward novel Porgy and Bess tells the moving story of the cripple Porgy and the residents of Charleston's famed Catfish Row. Recognized as an American masterpiece, the story entwines pride, prejudice, pathos and passion through a jazz and blues influenced score. Porgy and Bess introduced classic Gershwin songs like Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin' and It Ain't Necessarily So, as well as magnificent and enthralling choruses that stunned music and drama critics alike at its premiere in 1935.

Creatives/Company

Author: Dubose Heyward
Music: Gershwin

Archive listings for Porgy and Bess

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T1306147295

Producer English National Opera. Producer Metropolitann Opera New York. Producer Dutch National Opera Amsterdam. Conductor John Wilson. Director James Robinson. Design Michael Yeargan. Costume Catherine Zuber. Lighting Donald Holder. Design Luke Halls (video). Choreographer Dianne McIntyre. Performer Eric Greene (Porgy). Performer Nicole Cabell (Bess). Performer Nmon Ford (Crown). Performer Latonia Moore (Serena). Performer Gweneth-Ann Rand (Serena) - Oct 27 / 31 / Nov 10). Performer Nadine Benjamin (Clara). Performer Tichina Vaughn (Maria). Performer Donovan Singletary (Jake). Performer Frederick Ballentine (Sporting Life). Performer Rheinaldt Tshepo Moagi (Mingo). Performer Chaz'men Williams-Ali (Robbins / Crab Man). Performer Byron Jackson (Frazier). Performer Sarah-Jane Lewis (Annie). Performer Nozuko Teto (Strawberry Woman). Performer Njabulo Madlala (Jim). Performer Whitaker Mills (Undertaker). Performer Thando Mjandana (Nelson).
11 Oct 18 to 17 Nov 18London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L01794541034

T452116387

Company Basement Orchestra. Director Guy Jones. Musical Director Knut Olv Ryngestad. Musical Director Guy Jones. Musical Director Tom Mawby. Performer Talia Cohen. Performer Masimba Ushe.
5 Aug 17 to 6 Aug 17Arcola, Inner London :: V1422226940
listing details L02033134230

T1232261959

Producer Open Air Theatre. Director Timothy Sheader. Design Katrina Lindsay. Lighting Rick Fisher. Choreographer Liam Steel. Costume Katrina Lindsay. Musical Director David Shrubsole. Performer Rufus Bonds Jr (Porgy). Performer Nicola Hughes (Bess). Performer Phillip Boykin (Crown). Performer Sharon D Clarke (Mariah). Performer Jade Ewen (Clara). Performer Cedric Neal (Sportin' Life). Performer Golda Rosheuvel (Serena). Performer Leon Lopez (Jake).
17 Jul 14 to 23 Aug 14Open Air Theatre, West End :: V403
listing details L0186023394

T01926384292

Running time 2hrs 45minsPresented byAskonas Holt (London Coliseum). Presented byRaymond Gubbay (London Coliseum). Company Cape Town Opera. Company Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. Director Christine Crouse. Conductor Albert Home. Design Michael Mitchell. Lighting Kobos Rossouw. Choreographer Sibonakaliso Ndaba.
11 Jul 12 to 21 Jul 12London Coliseum, West End :: V376
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4 Jul 12 to 7 Jul 12Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774
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27 Jun 12 to 30 Jun 12Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674
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23 Jun 12 to 24 Jun 12Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935
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15 Jun 12 to 16 Jun 12Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
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6 Jun 12 to 9 Jun 12Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145
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T0376096775

Duration approx. 3hrsCorporate Sponsor Lloyds TSB Scotland. Company Opera de Lyon. Conductor William Eddins. Director Jose Montalvo. Director Dominique Hervieu. Costume Dominique Hervieu. Lighting Vincent Paoli. Choreographer Jose Montalvo. Choreographer Dominique Hervieu. Performer Derrick Lawrence (Porgy). Performer Janice Chandler-Eteme (Bess). Performer Timothy Robert Blevins (Crown). Performer Ronald Samm (Sportin' Life). Performer LaVerne Williams (Maria). Performer Magali Leger (Clara). Performer Rodney Clarke (Jake). Performer Kristin Lewis (Serena). Performer Bernard Abervandana (Peter). Performer Keel Watson (Frazier).
14 Aug 10 to 17 Aug 10Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
listing details L01313715496

T01198034751

The 2009 production of Porgy and Bess has been co-financed by the Wales Millennium Centre and the UK tour is supported by the Donald Gordon Foundation and managed by Askonas Holt Ltd.Company Cape Town Opera. Conductor David Charles Abell. Director Christine Crouse. Design Peter Cazalet. Design Michael Mitchell. Lighting Kobus Rossouw.
30 Oct 09 to 31 Oct 09Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
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26 Oct 09 to 27 Oct 09Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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21 Oct 09 to 24 Oct 09Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935
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T0596936020

Producer Richard Frankel. Producer Tom Viertel. Producer Steven Baruch. Producer Marc Routh. Producer Howard Panter (for Ambassador Theatre Group and Tulbart Productions). Adapted by Trevor Nun. Adapted by Gareth Valentine (music). Director Trevor Nunn. Design John Gunter. Choreographer Jason Pennycooke. Lighting David Hersey. Costume Sue Blane. Sound Paul Groothuis. Music Don Sebesky (orchestrations). Musical Director David White. Performer Clarke Peters (Porgy). Performer Nicola Hughes (Bess). Performer Cornell John (Crown). Performer Dawn Hope (Serena). Performer O-T Fagbenle (Sportin' Life). Performer Melanie Marshall (Maria). Performer Lorraine Velez. Performer Edward Baruwa. Performer Des Coleman. Performer Sam Douglas. Performer Harry Ditson. Performer Maurey Richards. Performer Wendy Mae Brown. Performer Julian Cannonier. Performer Ian Carlyle. Performer Cavin Cornwall. Performer Ruby King. Performer Hannah Levane. Performer Yolanda Grant-Thompson. Performer Anton Stephans. Performer Ewart James Walters. Performer Josie Benson. Performer Phillip Browne. Performer Glenn Conroy. Performer Chris Copeland. Performer Lewis Davies. Performer Nolan Frederick. Performer Paul Isles. Performer Holly James. Performer Leroy Ricardo Jones. Performer Stephen Lester. Performer A.J. Lewis. Performer George Daniel Long. Performer Sandra Marvin. Performer Nathaniel Morrison. Performer Terel Nugent. Performer Ngo Omene-Ngofa. Performer Lisa Davina Phillip. Performer Emi Wokoma.
25 Oct 06 to 5 May 07Savoy Theatre, West End :: V414
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T01954543810

Producer Porgy Group Inc. Director Will Roberson. Design James Fouchard. Lighting John McLain. Costume Candace. Conductor Zoltan Papp. Performer Elizabeth Graham (Bess). Performer Jerris cates (Bess). Performer Samuel Clark Stevenson (Porgy). Performer Stephen Finch (Porgy).
28 Mar 04Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
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26 Mar 04 to 27 Mar 04The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
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25 Mar 04Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427
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24 Mar 04The Orchard, Dartford :: V677
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23 Mar 04Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone :: V680
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21 Mar 04Empire Theatre, Sunderland :: V577
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17 Mar 04 to 20 Mar 04Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
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15 Mar 04Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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14 Mar 04Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749
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T781010067

Featuring a cast drawn from some of the nation's leading opera companies, plus a huge live orchestra under the musical direction of Maestro Stefan Kozinski.Producer Peter Klein. Producer Living Arts Inc. Producer Porgy Group Inc. Conductor Stefan Kozinski. Director Wil Roberson. Director Zoltan Papp (music). Performer Samuel Clark Stevenson (Porgy). Performer Cedric Cannon (Porgy). Performer Elizabeth Graham (Bess). Performer La Rose Saxon (Bess).
29 Jul 03His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen :: V585
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28 Jul 03Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848
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27 Jul 03St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825
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26 Jul 03Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72
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25 Jul 03Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148
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24 Jul 03De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430
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22 Jul 03City Hall, Sheffield :: V508532552
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21 Jul 03Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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20 Jul 03Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea :: V42
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19 Jul 03Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665
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18 Jul 03Marina Theatre, Lowestoft :: V83
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17 Jul 03Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth :: V906
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14 Jul 03 to 15 Jul 03Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295
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13 Jul 03Cannizaro Park, Outer London :: V367
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9 Jul 03 to 12 Jul 03The Helix, Dublin :: V842266537
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3 Jul 03 to 6 Jul 03Cork Opera House, Cork :: V831326450
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1 Jul 03Futurist Theatre, Scarborough :: V945
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30 Jun 03Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
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29 Jun 03Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194
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28 Jun 03Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449
listing details L01505399465

T207134455

The New York Production - Originally produced at the Virginia Opera, this famous production of one of the greatest of all pieces of 20th century music theatre has played to capacity audiences all over the world. A large-scale production featuring a company of over sixty, it offers a rare opportunity for lovers of both opera and musicals to enjoy the magnificently richCompany Salomon Orchestra. Conductor David Temple. Company Willard White Crouch End Festival Chorus. Director Will Roberson. Choreographer Kevin Jeff. Design James Fouchard. Lighting John McLain. Costume Candace Donnelly. Director Elizabeth Graham (staging). Director Stefan Kozinski (music). Performer Brian Gibson (Porgy). Performer Samuel Stevenson (Porgy). Performer Elizabeth Graham (Bess). Performer La Rose Saxon (Bess). Performer Stephen B Finch (Crown). Performer Anne Fridal (Serena). Performer Duane Moody (Sportin Life). Performer Kim Sylvian (Maria).
13 Sep 99 to 18 Sep 99Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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12 Sep 99Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
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4 Jul 99Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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4 Jul 99Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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T1750012403

Music Gershwin. Performer Willard White (Porgy). Performer Cynthia Haymon (Bess). Performer Damon Evans (Sporting Life). Performer Daniel Washington (Crown). Performer Cynthia Clarey (Serena). Performer Maureen Brathwaite (Clara). Performer Wills Morgan (Robbins / Nelson). Performer Marietta Simpson (Maria). Performer Fredrick Martell (Peter). Performer Hyacinth Nicholls (Lily / Strawberry Woman). Conductor Wayne Marshall. Company BBC Singers. Company Bournemouth Symphony Chorus. Company BBC Concert Orchestra.
1 Aug 98Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221
listing details L989267233

T01918700603

Company Charleston Opera.
25 Nov 97 to 27 Nov 97Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea :: V42
listing details L0525486634
6 Nov 97 to 8 Nov 97Empire Theatre, Sunderland :: V577
listing details L104509206

T653918683

Performer Brian Gibson. Performer Cedric Cannon. Performer Elizabeth Graham. Performer LaRose Saxon. Performer Stephen Finch. Performer Ronn K Smith. Director Will Roberson.
30 Oct 97 to 1 Nov 97Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848
listing details L0680526617

Other listings

20 Sep 99 to 25 Sep 99Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V161
listing details L01344093127
10 Sep 99 to 11 Sep 99Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449
listing details L01707229119
10 Nov 97 to 12 Nov 97Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth :: V906
listing details L0521519410

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