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Based on the play Porgy by Dorothy and DuBose Heyward

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Broadway's Current Revival Becomes Longest-Running Production of PORGY & BESS
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 11, 2012


The 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS becomes the longest-running production of Porgy and Bess to ever play on Broadway with its 306th performance today, September 11, 2012, breaking the record formerly held by the 1953 revival at the Ziegfeld Theatre. The show will conclude its limited engagement at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) on Sunday, September 23, 2012.

Broadway Producer Edgar Freitag Passes Away at 80
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


Beloved theater producer Edgar "Buddy" Freitag died on Wednesday, May 30th in New York City. He was 80. Buddy is currently represented on Broadway by the 2010 Tony Award winning Best Musical Memphis, and 2012 Tony Award nominees Porgy and Bess, Nice Work If You Can Get It and End of the Rainbow. The cause of death was complications from a brain tumor said wife and producing partner, Barbara Freitag.

Court Theatre Presents INVISIBLE MAN, 1/12-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012


Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present the World Premiere of Invisible Man, adapted from Ralph Ellison's novel by Oren Jacoby, and directed by Christopher McElroen.

Forrest Gump, Silence of the Lambs Among 2011 National Film Registry Selections
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 28, 2011


According to digitalspy.com, the National Film Registry has added 25 movies to its library. Among this year's selection for preservation in the Registry's archive are Forrest Gump, Bambi and Silence of the Lambs.

Court Theatre Presents INVISIBLE MAN, 1/12-2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2011


Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present the World Premiere of Invisible Man, adapted from Ralph Ellison's novel by Oren Jacoby, and directed by Christopher McElroen.

THE RAINMAKER Opens At Northern Stage 3/16
by Kassie Rivera - Mar 11, 2011


As the region emerges from a long and difficult winter, Northern Stage taps into the eternal optimism of the American spirit with N. Richard Nash's acclaimed comedy-drama-romance The Rainmaker, on stage from March 16 through April 3 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.

Joe Chambers to Perform Faculty Showcase with the Wilmington Symphony, 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2010


Joe Chambers will perform a Faculty showcase with the Wilmington Symphony on October 9, 2010 at Kenan Auditorium, University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW).

Joe Chambers to Perform Faculty Showcase with the Wilmington Symphony, 10/9
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 26, 2010


Joe Chambers will perform a Faculty showcase with the Wilmington Symphony on October 9, 2010 at Kenan Auditorium, University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW).

CATS Ends Run at Colonial Theatre, April 18th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, will end its return in Boston April 18 at Boston's Colonial Theatre.

CATS Lands at Colonial Theatre; Tickets On Sale March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, makes its return to Boston April 13 - 18 for one week only at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 and will be available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston during normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Stay Tuned! PBS-KQED Broadcasts: June
by Eugene Lovendusky - May 25, 2006


San Francisco's PBS affiliate, KQED TV9 DT9, has several great up-coming Broadway and theatre-related broadcasts planned for the month of June.

The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

Porgy and Bess FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Porgy and Bess have there been?
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.
What Tony Awards has Porgy and Bess been nominated for?
Porgy and Bess has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Stage Technician, with Larry Bland receiving the nomination.

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