Porgy and Bess at Ensemble Theatre Company

Dates: (2/9/2016 - 2/26/2016 )

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Ensemble Theatre Company

914 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara,CA CA 93101

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Phone: 805-965-5400

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The season continues with a bold jazz interpretation of the great American musical Porgy and Bess, composed by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Adapted for the Broadway stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, Father Comes Home from the Wars), Porgy and Bess tells the tragic story of the love between a crippled beggar and a beautiful yet broken former cocaine addict and prostitute. Working with a live jazz quartet, the musical features beloved songs, including “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Sponsored by Sara Miller McCune?. With Support from Elaine and Mike Gray, and Debby and Peter Stalker.

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Composed by George Gershwin
Libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin
Adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks
Musical Score Adapted by Diedre L. Murray
Directed by Jonathan Fox

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