Porgy and Bess Revival
Closing: January 09, 1977Porgy and Bess - 1976 Broadway History , Info & More
Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY
Based on the play Porgy by Dorothy and DuBose Heyward
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Porgy and Bess History
Other Productions of Porgy and Bess
| 1935 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1942 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 1943 | Broadway |
Broadway |
| 1944 | Broadway |
Broadway |
| 1952 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1953 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 1961 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1964 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1976 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 1983 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2000 | Broadway |
New York City Opera Production Broadway |
| 2006 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2013 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
Porgy and Bess - 1976 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Nancy Potts |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Jack O'Brien |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Larry Marshall |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Clamma Dale |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | Robert Randolph |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Most Innovative Production of a Revival | Sherwin M. Goldman |
| 1977 | Tony Awards | Most Innovative Production of a Revival | Houston Grand Opera |
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