Porgy and Bess

T1232261959
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.

Author	Dubose Heyward
Music	Gershwin

Archive :: production:T1232261959, opera or operetta:S2060, venue:V403

Performance

Venue	Open Air Theatre
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	17th July 2014
Opened	28th July 2014
To	23rd August 2014
When	Mon-Sat 19:45. Thu, Sat Mats 14:15. No Mats Jul 17, 24
Prices	From £25.00. To £55.00.
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Company

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)

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