7 actors have played Nelson in Porgy and Bess.
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| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Yeates | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| William Bowers | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Charles Colman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Charles Colman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1944 |
| Dwight Ransom | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Everett McCorvey | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| William Moize | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| E. Mani Cadet | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 2000 |
Other Roles in Porgy and Bess
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Policeman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| 2nd Policeman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Annie | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Bess | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Child | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Clara | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Coroner | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Crab Man | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Crown | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Detective | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Ensemble | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Frazier | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Jake | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Jim | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Lily | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Maria | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Mingo | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Nelson | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Peter | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Porgy | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Robbins | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Serena | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Sportin' Life | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Strawberry Woman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Undertaker | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
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