Porgy and Bess Revival

Opened: April 7, 1983
Closing: May 15, 1983

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Based on the play Porgy by Dorothy and DuBose Heyward

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2023 �" 2024 Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists Debut In First Sing Concert by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

The singers of Florida Grand Opera's renowned Studio Artist Program will burst onto the South Florida musical scene with the First Sing Concert.

Single tickets Now on Sale for Theatre Raleigh's BARBECUE by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

Single tickets are now on sale for Theatre Raleigh’s production of 'Barbecue,' a comedy by award-winning playwright Robert O'Hara. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

Tribeca New Music Presents A Concert Reading of RETURNING: THE ORDEAL OF OLIVE OATMAN by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023

'Returning: The Ordeal of Olive Oatman - An Opera World Premiere concert reading at Opera America's National Opera Center. Based on the true story of a Mormon girl taken captive by Native Americans in 1851.'

Charles Newell to Transition Out of His Role as Court Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2024 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

After a thirty-year tenure at Court Theatre, the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, Charles Newell has decided to transition out of his role as Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director in June 2024.

92NY to Present AUDRA McDONALD: MUSINGS THROUGH MUSIC WITH ANDY EINHORN by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Audra McDonald: Musings Through Music with Andy Einhorn, with the Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award-winning performer in a career retrospective celebrating the 30th anniversary of her professional debut in New York.

Carnegie Hall to Present The Sphinx Virtuosi, Part Of GENERATIONS U.S. Tour by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:00pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall will present the Sphinx Virtuosi, a groundbreaking self-conducted string orchestra of 18 exceptional Black and Latinx artists and the premier touring ensemble of the Sphinx Organization.

Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams and Joshua Henry will perform at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Listen: A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN Out Now by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

Discover the latest album release from JEFF HARNAR, 'CY COLEMAN.' Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and unforgettable performances of this must-listen project. Get your copy today and experience the magic of CY COLEMAN's music brought to life by JEFF HARNAR and his extraordinary musical guests.

New Cast Set for MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical in the West End by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

An all new cast is taking the stage in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, as it enters its third year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. From 16 October 2023, Tanisha Spring will play Satine and Dom Simpson  joins the cast as Christian. Learn more about the show here!

Broadway Stars Will Entertain at Diner en Blanc in NYC on 9/14 by Marina Kennedy - Sep 6, 2023

Diner en Blanc, scheduled in New York City for Thursday, September 14th is delighted to share news about the special entertainment for the iconic event. Two acclaimed Broadway singers, Margo Seibert and Allison Blackwell will dazzle the thousands of guests.

Sara Jean Ford will Bring THE AGING INGENUE to the Green Room 42 by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2023

Join Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford as she brings her hit BroadwayWorld web series “The Aging Ingénue” to the stage, with an raucously funny evening of music and storytelling. An Evening with The Aging Ingénue  is hosted by Sara’s fictional alter-ego Claire Cooke -- a Broadway starlette all grown up -- as she struggles to navigate her new reality as an aging actor & mother - all while singing songs that she is far too old to sing (and sharing secrets that she is far too comfortable revealing).

Review: PROM 55 �" GERSHWIN'S PIANO CONCERTO, Royal Albert Hall by Debbie Gilpin - Aug 28, 2023

The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s second outing at this year’s Proms celebrated the magic of movement, with varying degrees of dance in pieces by Stravinsky, Ravel, Gershwin, and a European première from Carlos Simon. Their programme took the audience back in time, beginning in the 2020s and ending in the 1910s; a century of music with a whole host of inspirations.

San Diego Opera's Season Opens With a Concert With Latonia Moore and J'Nai Bridges by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

San Diego Opera’s 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony.

Jeff Harnar's New Cy Coleman Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY' is Now Available for Pre-Order by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, has announced that the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – is now available for pre-order on iTunes.

Single Tickets Available For GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at ZACH Theatre by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

ZACH Theatre presents pianist, actor, and playwright Hershey Felder for the Austin premiere of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone playing September 14 – October 1, 2023 at The Topfer at ZACH.

Review: FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS - PART 4 Is A Swell Sampling at 54 Below by Rob Lester - Aug 24, 2023

The choices made for a satisfying potpourri that didn’t seem to be trying to overdo the “think outside the box” approach or check every possible box to ensure variety in every possible way.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song Present PERENNIALS This September by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2023-24 Mainstage season with Perennials - Songs For Every Season on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song to Present PERENNIALS - SONGS FOR EVERY SEASON by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Join Kaufman Music Center and New York Festival of Song for the season opening concert, 'Perennials - Songs For Every Season,' on September 28 at Merkin Hall. Don't miss this celebration of music's power to guide us through the year.

THE RAINMAKER Comes to Laguna Playhouse in September by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Laguna Playhouse will present the second show of its 2023-2024 season, THE RAINMAKER, written by N. Richard Nash and directed by Andrew Barnicle. 

Review: AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at BLOSSOM Music Center by Roy Berko - Aug 21, 2023

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at BLOSSOM Music Center?

Arizona Opera Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for 2023/24 Season Productions by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Get the inside scoop on the cast members and creative teams for Arizona Opera's highly anticipated 2023/24 season productions. Discover the talented individuals bringing these performances to life.

Tom Jones Will Be Honored at FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4 at 54 Below by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

Lyricist Tom Jones, who passed away on August 11th, 2023, will be honored at the beginning of 54 Below's Fifty Key Stage Musicals: Vol 4, on Thursday, August 17th, at 9:30pm.

Nikki Renee Daniels Joins 50 KEY MUSICALS at 54 Below by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023

Broadway legends Nikki Renee Daniels (Company) and Steve Rosen (Guys and Dolls) are joining the cast of Fifty Key Stage Musicals: Vol 4, which will celebrate the rich tapestry of diversity woven through the American Musical Theater. 

San Diego Opera's Season Opens October 25 With Latonia Moore And J'Nai Bridges In Concert With The San Diego Symphony by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023

San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony. Both Latonia and J'Nai performed at San Diego Opera early in their careers, coming together in 2016 for a production of Madama Butterfly, where Latonia sang Cio-Cio San and J'Nai performed Suzuki.

Broadway Veteran Lee Roy Reams Joins FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023

Get the latest news on Broadway legend Lee Roy Reams joining the cast of FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4. Find out all the details about this star-studded stage musical production and where you can catch it.

Opera San José Launches Season With All-New ROMEO & JULIET by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company. Romeo and Juliet follows on the heels of Lucey's critically acclaimed La Traviata for San Francisco Opera, which is scheduled to be remounted at Los Angeles Opera this fall.

Interview: Spend An Evening With Tony Award-Winner Audra McDonald At SPAC by Peyton VanDerheyden - Aug 3, 2023

Audra McDonald is an icon in the musical theatre and film industries, having won 26 notable awards, including six Tonys (notably winning more performance Tonys than any other actor), two Grammys, and a Primetime Emmy.

Full Cast and Team Set For SISTER ACT at the Muny by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the divine musical comedy, Sister Act, August 14 - 20.

Awadagin Pratt Releases 'Still Point' (single) via New Amsterdam Records by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

Awadagin Pratt has released 'Still Point', the second single from his upcoming album STILLPOINT. Read more about the internationally acclaimed pianist's latest release and upcoming album on New Amsterdam Records.

Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.

Music Theater Heritage Announces SWEENEY TODD, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, And More For 22nd Season by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023

In perhaps its most ambitious season to date, Music Theater Heritage has announced bold and imaginative programming for its 2024 season. Utilizing three different venues, MTH's 22nd Season highlights stories that orbit around the power of love and the lengths we take to protect it. The season includes Tony Award winners, re-imaginings, original concert productions, and represents some of the most celebrated dramatists, composers, and songwriters of the 20th century. 

Florida Grand Opera Announces Casting For 2023�"24 Season by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023

Florida Grand Opera announces an exciting mix of internationally acclaimed artists, South Florida favorites, and rising stars for its 82nd consecutive season featuring three of the lyric stage's most popular titles.

Allison Blackwell, Sara Jean Ford, and Daniel Assetta join 54 CELEBRATES FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4 by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2023

Routledge Press’ highly praised new book FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS by Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew, which rounds-up fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the landscape of musical theater, is now being given a one night only concert with the artists who helped create these monumental musicals at 54 Below.

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!

Photos: Edward W. Hardy, Marsha Thompson, Phillip Bullock, Sasha Ono, And Kyle P. Walker In TEA & SYMPHONY At The Pocono Mountains Music Festival by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023

On Sunday, July 23, Edward W. Hardy, Marsha Thompson, Phillip Bullock, Sasha Ono, and Kyle P. Walker gave a spectacular concert at the fourteenth annual Pocono Mountains Music Festival (PMMF) at the Skytop Lodge's Evergreen Ballroom.

Review: WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE at Blossom Music Center by Roy Berko - Jul 27, 2023

What did our critic think of WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE at Blossom Music Center? About ten minutes before the Blossom music complex was to be filled by glorious music, an announcement asked all attendees who were sitting on the lawn to come into the pavilion as bad weather was moving into the area.

Portland Opera Announces 23-24 Resident Artists by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2023

Portland Opera has announced the artists selected to join the company's Resident Artist program for the 2023/24 season: returning soprano Judy Yannini, tenor Antonio Domino, tenor Roland Hawkins II, baritone Sankara Harouna, and collaborative pianist Edward Forstman. Portland Opera's Resident Artist (PORA) program, established in 2005, is one of the company's core programs—a rigorous residency and training program centered on the cultivation and support of emerging artists, as a bridge between the academic and professional world of opera.

Emerson Colonial Theatre Holiday 2023 Programming Includes MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET And More by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2023

The Emerson Colonial Theatre's holiday line-up includes a long-running drag spectacular, a holiday musical reimagining featuring your favorite Rock 'n' Roll legends, the Colonial debut of a “Glee” favorite, and a merry evening of astonishing magic for the entire family!

'Overture Presents' Individual Tickets Go On Sale This Week by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Overture Center's 2023/24 season showcases an array of diverse artistic expressions, cultures and personality. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Florida Grand Opera Reveals 2023�"24 Studio Artists by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Rising against hundreds of others in an intensive national audition process, an exclusive cadre of five rising stars have earned coveted positions in Florida Grand Opera’s prestigious Studio Artist Program. These extraordinary young singers will represent FGO on the mainstage, in touring children’s productions, and a series of performances throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

MARIE AND ROSETTA Extended at Northlight Theatre by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Birdland to Present an Unforgettable Night of Music with Matt Baker and Luke Hawkins by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Join in at BIRDLAND for an unforgettable night of music featuring the extraordinary talents of Matt Baker and Luke Hawkins. Don't miss out on this epic musical experience.

Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' with Concert Tour by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, will present the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – on CD and digital formats on Friday, September 8.

State Theatre New Jersey 2023-24 Broadway Season Featuring THE CHER SHOW, MEAN GIRLS And More On Sale Now by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023

Tickets for State Theatre New Jersey's 2023-24 Broadway Season, featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway artists and Broadway hit shows, go on sale on Friday, July 21 at 10am.  

Betty Who to Make Broadway Debut as Persephone in HADESTOWN by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Don't miss the exciting news! Betty Who and Phillip Boykin are set to join the cast of Hadestown as Persephone and Hades, bringing their incredible talents to the acclaimed Broadway musical.

MNM Theatre Company's FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Opens at The Kravis Center in September by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

MNM Theatre Company will present Five Guys Named Moe, playwright Clarke Peters exciting, exhilarating, and exuberantly loving tribute to Jazz legend Louis Jordan and his music from September 8th through September 24th in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

New York Theatre Workshop to Present the 05Fest - in Conjunction with THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31. 

1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Prepare to party like it’s 1776 with a witty retelling of our founding fathers' stories and how our great nation came to be! This production was developed and premiered by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University before playing on Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company at the American Airlines Theatre.

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'...
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.

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