Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera (2020)
Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera (2020), directed by Gary Halvorson, starring Eric Owens and Angel Blue.
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Synopsis
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.
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- James RobinsonDirector
- Louisa BriccettiProducer
- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
Trivia
- It grossed US$ 1.9 million worldwide.
- It premiered on February 1, 2020, a Saturday.
- It runs 3h10 — well over the usual two hours.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosThe Metropolitan Opera
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- Box officeUS$ 1,887,761
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Eric Owens
Porgy -
Angel Blue
Bess -
Frederick Ballentine
Sportin' Life -
Alfred Walker
Crown -
Golda Schultz
Clara - Donovan Singletary Jake
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Latonia Moore
Serena - Chauncey Packer Robbins / Crab Man
- Errin Duane Brooks Mingo
- Norman Garrett Jim
- Jamez McCorkle Peter
- Tichina Vaughn Lily
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Denyce Graves
Maria - Grant Neale A detective
- Bobby Mittlestadt An undertaker
- Chanae Curtis Annie
- Arthur Woodley "Lawyer" Frazier
- Aundie Marie Moore Strawberry woman
- Michael Lewis A coroner
- Neo Randall Scipio
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Crew
- Gary Halvorson Director
- James Robinson Director
- Louisa Briccetti Producer
- Victoria Warivonchik Producer
- George Gershwin Original music
- Dorothy Heyward Writer
- DuBose Heyward Writer
- Ira Gershwin Writer
Questions about this film
What is Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera about?
Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera: 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 heart…
Who directed Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera?
Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera was directed by Gary Halvorson and James Robinson in 2020.
Who stars in Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera?
The cast of Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera includes Eric Owens, Angel Blue, Frederick Ballentine, Alfred Walker and Golda Schultz.
How long is Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera?
Porgy and Bess - Metropolitan Opera runs for 190 minutes, or 3h10.
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