Details

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. Duration approx. 3hrs

Cast/Performers

Derrick Lawrence (Porgy), Janice Chandler-Eteme (Bess), Timothy Robert Blevins (Crown), Ronald Samm (Sportin' Life), LaVerne Williams (Maria), Magali Leger (Clara), Rodney Clarke (Jake), Kristin Lewis (Serena), Bernard Abervandana (Peter), Keel Watson (Frazier)

Creatives/Company

Author: Dubose Heyward
Music: Gershwin
Corporate Sponsor: Lloyds TSB Scotland
Company: Opera de Lyon
Conductor: William Eddins
Director(s): Jose Montalvo, Dominique Hervieu
Costume: Dominique Hervieu
Lighting: Vincent Paoli
Choreographer(s): Jose Montalvo, Dominique Hervieu