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The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)

3h 10m | PG-13

⭐ 9.5 / 10

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

Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

Genre: Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

Angel Blue

Angel Blue

as Bess

Eric Owens

Eric Owens

as Porgy

Golda Schultz

Golda Schultz

as Clara

Alfred Walker

Alfred Walker

as Crown

Frederick Ballentine

Frederick Ballentine

as Sportin' Life

Donovan Singletary

Donovan Singletary

as Jake