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Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess at McCaw Hall

Why see Porgy and Bess?

The Great American Opera

Last seen at the Seattle Opera in 2011 in a much-heralded production including a tantalizing choral arrangement and full orchestra, the company return to the Gershwin's landmark piece. Whilst retaining 2011's most beloved assets, the story of Porgy, Bess and the inhabitants of Catfish Row will benefit from a brand new staging, courtesy of Glimmerglass.


One of the 20th Century's most iconic and important operas and the first American opera to enter La Scala's repertoire, Porgy and Bess is a portrait of the South during the Jim Crow Era that weaves together the tension of the time with threads of humor and romance, and of course those classic songs -including 'Summertime', 'I Got Plenty of Nothing' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So' - creating a rhapsodic tapestry with themes as fresh as ever that keeps you on the edge of your seat to the last note.


Key Information

Audience

PG 13 <p>Sung in English with English subtitles</p>

Run Time

Three hours and 15 minutes including one intermission

Dates

Finished Aug 25, 2018

Reviews

Customer reviews

3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Alice Porter

Wonderful "Porgy"

I've seen several productions of Porgy and Bess, including the Broadway version with Audra McDonald. The current production at Seattle Opera is the best I've ever seen. All gorgeous voices, a moving and tight production, and a magnificent chorus. The audience was thrilled. I may even go to see it again during this run. ... Read more

Lacenski Family

Porgy and Bess

Outstanding!! McCall Hall is a perfect venue as well. ... Read more

Texas Jack

Beautiful performance

Thank you to the cast and many hands who make this show an incredible experience. The music is incredibly performed and sung by very gifted singers and performers. The characters will touch you on a very spiritual level and leave you in a special place for deeper appreciation for the arts. Great event and place for a date. Simply THE BEST! Love love loved it!!! ... Read more
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