The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Revival 2012 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: January 12, 2012
Closing: September 23, 2012

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THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS is the classic American tale is set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. Bess, beautiful and troubled, turns to Porgy, the crippled beggar, in search of safety after her possessive lover Crown commits murder. As Porgy and Bess's love grows, their future is threatened by Crown and the conniving Sporting Life. This heartbreaking love story boasts some of the most famous and beloved works from the Great American Songbook, including: "Summertime," "Bess, You Is My Woman," "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "I Loves You, Porgy."

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PORGY AND BESS to Host Post-Show Benefit for Broadway Cares, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2012

On Tuesday, February 21st, Givenik.com, the revolutionary way to go to Broadway, will partner with the critically acclaimed Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess for a special post-performance reception for audience and cast members at B. Smith's (320 West 46th Street) to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Purchase any ticket through Givenik.com to the Tuesday, February 21st performance and send your confirmation number to RSVP@givenik.com to be invited to a special post-show cast party at B. Smith's, supporting Broadway Cares! And be sure to remember BC/EFA when choosing who receives your 5% donation.

BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With PORGY & BESS' Joshua Henry, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Nikki Renee Daniels!
by Jennie Mamary - February 12, 2012

As in years past, BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Seth to exclusively bring you the full length episodes right here and we're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat with PORGY & BESS' Joshua Henry, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Nikki Renee Daniels. Find out how the stars got started in theatre, hear about their PORGY & Bess auditions, and what it's like working with four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald!

THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS Extends Through September 30, 2012
by Jessica Lewis - February 9, 2012

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is now on Broadway with a cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, "Private Practice") as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Miserables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, "In Living Color") as Sporting Life. The New York Times has just revealed that the production will extend its run through September 30, 2012, due to both critical and box office success. The production was originally scheduled to close on July 8, 2012. The news was released by producers, who have emailed groups sales reps informing them of the extension.

Joshua Henry, Natasha Yvette Williams & Nikki Renee Daniels Set for Seth's Broadway Chatterbox, 2/9
by Max Schwager - February 8, 2012

After a year and a half hiatus, Seth Rudetsky's famed Seth's Broadway Chatterbox has returned to Don't Tell Mama. Seth's Broadway Chatterbox includes interviews and performances by noted Broadway celebrities and is a raw, funny and insightful interview program that really has no equal.

DEBUT OF THE MONTH: Phillip Boykin of THE GERSHWIN'S PORGY AND BESS
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2012

In a recent chat with BWW, Boykin shared his thoughts on what it was like to finally appear on the Broadway stage in a play that has literally been a part of his life since the time he was a little boy growing up in West Greenville, South Carolina.

PORGY AND BESS to Host Post-Show Benefit for Broadway Cares, 2/21
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2012

On Tuesday, February 21st, Givenik.com, the revolutionary way to go to Broadway, will partner with the critically acclaimed Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess for a special post-performance reception for audience and cast members at B. Smith's (320 West 46th Street) to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Purchase any ticket through Givenik.com to the Tuesday, February 21st performance and send your confirmation number to RSVP@givenik.com to be invited to a special post-show cast party at B. Smith's, supporting Broadway Cares! And be sure to remember BC/EFA when choosing who receives your 5% donation.

PORGY AND BESS Celebrates Black History Month at Apollo Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - February 3, 2012

George Gershwin's 'American folk opera,' Porgy and Bess, premiered in New York City in the fall of 1935, one year after the opening of The Apollo Theater. Both the play, and the theater, became icons within African-American culture. So it's only fitting, and perhaps overdue, that they would eventually join forces.

STAGE TUBE: New Promo Released for PORGY & BESS!
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2012

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS officially opened on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). The cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice') as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color') as Sporting Life. The cast also includes Phillip Boykin as Crown, Nikki Renée Daniels as Clara, Joshua Henry as Jake, Christopher Innvar as Detective, Bryonha Marie Parham as Serena and NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mariah, as well as Sumayya Ali, Allison Blackwell, Roosevelt André Credit, Trevon Davis, Joseph Dellger, Wilkie Ferguson, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Gavin Gregory, Heather Hill, David Hughey, Andrea Jones-Sojola, Alicia Hall Moran, Cedric Neal, Phumzile Sojola, Nathaniel Stampley, Julius Thomas III, J.D. Webster and Lisa Nicole Wilkerson. Check out the just-released promo for the show below!

PORGY AND BESS Announces Student Rush Policy
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2012

Producers of The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS, which officially opened on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street), have announced a student rush policy for the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival.

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of PORGY & BESS with Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis & More!
by Broadway Beat - January 18, 2012

On Thursday, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for exciting opening night party to chat with the cast and company and takes you inside below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the PORGY & BESS Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2012

A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, the latest receipient was THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS cast member J.D. Webster at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.

Photo Coverage: THE GERSHWIN'S PORGY & BESS Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - January 13, 2012

Last night, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess starring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier, opened at the Richard Rodger's Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory after party at the McKittrick Hotel and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: THE GERSHWIN's PORGY & BESS Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - January 13, 2012

Last night, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess starring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier, opened at the Richard Rodger's Theatre on Broadway. Check out the starry theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: PORGY & BESS Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - January 13, 2012

Check out photos below of Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier & company lighting up the stage during the show's opening night curtain call celebration on Thursday, January 12!

Review Roundup: The Gershwin's PORGY & BESS on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2012

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS opened tonight, Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre starring Audra McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis as Porgy and David Alan Grier as Sporting Life. Let's see what the critics had to say!

BWW TV: PORGY & BESS on Broadway - Complete & Thrilling Show Preview!
by Robert Diamond - January 11, 2012

'Wow' is all that we could say after watching this thrilling show preview for The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS on Broadway! Check out the footage below of Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier & company lighting up the stage in this new production which opens on Thursday, January 12!

BWW TV: First Look at PORGY & BESS on Broadway - Montage!
by Robert Diamond - January 11, 2012

We'll have a complete BWW TV preview up later, but we couldn't resist bringing you a sneak peek at a production montage for The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS on Broadway! The show opens on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre starring Audra McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis as Porgy and David Alan Grier as Sporting Life.

Photo Flash: First Look at PORGY & BESS on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - January 10, 2012

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS opens on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre starring Audra McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis as Porgy and David Alan Grier as Sporting Life. Production shots have just been released and below we bring you a first look!

STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald on Becoming Bess
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2011

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS opens on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway). Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. In the video below, leading lady Audra McDonald chats about what it's like to take on the iconic character.

PORGY & BESS Begins Previews Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2011

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS begins previews tonight and opens on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway). Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929.

BWW TV: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PORGY & BESS!
by Broadway Beat - December 11, 2011

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as 'Summertime,' 'It Ain't Necessarily So,' and 'I Got Plenty Of Nothing,' plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice'), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color').

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with PORGY & BESS
by Walter McBride - December 7, 2011

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as 'Summertime,' 'It Ain't Necessarily So,' and 'I Got Plenty Of Nothing,' plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice'), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color').

Photo Coverage: PORGY AND BESS Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - December 7, 2011

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as 'Summertime,' 'It Ain't Necessarily So,' and 'I Got Plenty Of Nothing,' plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice'), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color'). Yesterday, the company met the press and treated the crowd to a performance preview. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you full photo coverage of the festivities below!

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hear dat? Gawd's laughin' at you!...
Dem dat is in such a hurry to meet de judgement...
Yes boss, we swear to that...
Was Crown killed here, yes or no?...
I got to an' look, look at Crown's face...
Here, boy, look what I brought for you...
Why, hello, if dere ain't Serena...
Bess is gone. An' Serena take dis chile...
You better stay wid yo' frien', Porgy...
Lonely Boy
Summer Time
Seems like these bones don't give me nothin' but box-cars tonight...
A man's got a right to play...
A Woman Is a Sometime Thing
Here come de honey man...
Hello, Peter...
They Pass by Singing
Crap Game Fugue
That damn whiskey jus' as weak as water...
Box-cars again...
Yo' mammy's gone and yo' daddy's happy...
Give me a pinch of happy dust, Sportin' Life...
Huh, seven!...
Oh, little stars...
Oh, stop them! Don' let them fight!...
Can't anybody make Crown stop?...
Jesus, he's killed him...
Gone, Gone, Gone!
Overflow
Um! A saucer burying set-up, I see...
You're a damn liar...
My Man's Gone Now
How de saucer stan' now my sister...
Leavin' fo' de Promis' Lan'
It Takes a Long Pull to Get There
Mus' be you mens forgot about de picnic...
I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'
Woman to Lady
Dey's a Bukra comin'...
'Lo Bess, goin' to picnic?...
Bess, You Is My Woman Now
Oh, I Can't Sit Down
What's de matter wid you, sister?...
It Ain't Necessarily So
Dance [i]
Here there! Hold yo' holt. I'se a comin'...
Crown, I got something to tell you...
What You Want With Bess?
Lemme go, hear dat boat, it's goin' without me!...
Honey, dat's all de breakfast I got time for...
Well, if it ain't ole Peter!...
Time and Time Again
Strawberry Woman
Crab Man
Now de time, oh Gawd. Now de time...
I Loves You, Porgy
Why you been out on that wharf so long, Clara?...
Oh, de Lawd Shake de Heaven
Oh, dere's somebody knockin' at de do'...
You is a nice parcel of Christians...
Here, cut dat out! Stop it!...
Ha ha ha ha ha ha, dat's right, drown 'em out...
A Red Headed Woman
Jake's boat in de river upside down...
Oh, Doctor Jesus [ii]
Clara, Don't You Be Downhearted
You low-lived skunk, ain' you got no shame...
Wait for us at the corner, Al...
We swear to dat, Boss...
Of course, you're the goat man...
I can't look at Crown's face...
Oh Gawd! They goin' make him look on Crown's face...
There's a Boat That's Leavin' Soon for New York
Occupational Humoresque
Good mornin', sistuh! Good mornin', brudder!...
Sure to go to Heaven...
How are you dis mornin'?...
It's Porgy comin' home...
Jus' you wait till dat gal see me...
Here, hol' on, let me see dat chile...
Where's My Bess?
Where Bess gone?...
Where you goin', Porgy?...
I'm on My Way
Jasbo Brown
Roll dem bones...
If you hadn't been drinkin' you wouldn't talk to me that way...
He got better sense than to listen to that nonsense...
He sure loves his liquor...
That gal ain't need to worry 'bout no man marryin' her...
I shoots like that...
Frien' an' dice an' happy dust ain' meant to 'sociate
Nobody's gettin' away wid Crown's money...
That's easy, I thought as much...
Listen there, what I tells you...
I hates yo' struttin' style...
Good mornin' Mister Archdale...
Look out, dat's a buzzard!
Buzzard Song
I Ain't Got No Shame
Dance [ii]
Shame on all you sinners...
I can't stay, Crown, or de boat'll go without me...
Take yo' hands off me, I say...
Honey Man
You ain't got nuttin' to be afraid of...
Hurricane bell! Lawd chile, dere ain't goin' be no hurricane...
Oh, Hev'nly Father
Oh, de sun goin' rise in de wes'...
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has had 21 productions including Broadway which opened in 1935, Broadway which opened in 1935, Broadway which opened in 1942, Broadway which opened in 1942, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1944, Broadway which opened in 1944, West End which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1953, Broadway which opened in 1953, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2012 and US Tour which opened in 2013.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Costume Design of a Musical for ESosa, Best Direction of a Musical for Diane Paulus, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Christopher Akerlind, Best Orchestrations for William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke, Best Revival of a Musical for The Leonore S. Gershwin 1987 Trust, American Repertory Theater, Freitag Productions/Koenigsberg Filerman, Terry Schnuck, Mark S. Golub & David S. Golub, Joseph & Matthew Deitch, Cheryl Wiesenfeld/Brunish Trinchero/Lucio Simons TBC, Howard Kagan, Rebecca Gold, Jerry Frankel, Jeffrey Richards, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Ken Mahoney, Judith Resnick, Tulchin/Bartner/ATG, Paper Boy Productions, Christopher Hart, Alden Badway, Broadway Across America, Irene Gandy, Will Trice, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Acme Sound Partners.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has won the following Tony Awards: - Best Costume Design of a Musical for ESosa - Best Direction of a Musical for Diane Paulus - Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Christopher Akerlind - Best Orchestrations for William David Brohn - Best Orchestrations for Christopher Jahnke - Best Revival of a Musical for The Leonore S. Gershwin 1987 Trust - Best Revival of a Musical for American Repertory Theater - Best Revival of a Musical for Freitag Productions/Koenigsberg Filerman - Best Revival of a Musical for Terry Schnuck - Best Revival of a Musical for Mark S. Golub & David S. Golub - Best Revival of a Musical for Joseph & Matthew Deitch - Best Revival of a Musical for Cheryl Wiesenfeld/Brunish Trinchero/Lucio Simons TBC - Best Revival of a Musical for Howard Kagan - Best Revival of a Musical for Rebecca Gold - Best Revival of a Musical for Jerry Frankel - Best Revival of a Musical for Jeffrey Richards - Best Revival of a Musical for American Repertory Theater - Best Revival of a Musical for Universal Pictures Stage Productions - Best Revival of a Musical for Ken Mahoney - Best Revival of a Musical for Judith Resnick - Best Revival of a Musical for Tulchin/Bartner/ATG - Best Revival of a Musical for Paper Boy Productions - Best Revival of a Musical for Christopher Hart - Best Revival of a Musical for Alden Badway - Best Revival of a Musical for Broadway Across America - Best Revival of a Musical for Irene Gandy - Best Revival of a Musical for Will Trice - Best Revival of a Musical for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Best Sound Design of a Musical for Acme Sound Partners Please note that the list includes both wins and nominations for the show.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Acme Sound Partners, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Audra McDonald, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Norm Lewis, Distinguished Revival of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Phillip Boykin.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Acme Sound Partners, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Audra McDonald, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Norm Lewis, Distinguished Revival of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Phillip Boykin.

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