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Porgy and Bess

Closing: May 05, 2007

Porgy and Bess - 2006 West End History , Info & More

Savoy Theatre
Savoy Ct, London WC2R 0ET, United Kingdom London

Based on the play Porgy by Dorothy and DuBose Heyward


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Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Video: Michael Park Sings 'Rebellious Children' in MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025


Watch a video of Michael Park singing 'Rebellious Children' as 'Zeus' in Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions premiered in the U.S. on Sept. 25.

Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025


Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025


Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.

Jessie Mueller, Lorna Courtney and More Join The Songbook Academy as Guest Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025


 A celebrated group of award-winning stars from stage and screen will join The Songbook Academy 2025 as guest mentors during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual summer music intensive. Learn more!

Chilina Kennedy Will Lead BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Cast and Creatives Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of the world premiere play Billie Jean, about sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2025


We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025


This time, the reader question was: Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?

Review: PARADE at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - Apr 2, 2025


As a Yeshiva boy with Ashkenazi DNA, my reaction to PARADE may have been more visceral than that of people who dislike OUR TOWN staging, see no reason for Leo Frank's lynching to become a big musical, or simply don't have Jewish skin and blood in the game.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025


 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!

Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024


The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.

Jon Robyns Joins Cast of FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at the London Palladium
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024


Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced that West End leading man Jon Robyns will play the title role in Figaro: An Original Musical at the iconic London Palladium.

Norm Lewis to Headline Barrington Stage Company Benefit at Chelsea Table+Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024


Broadway’s Norm Lewis will headline Barrington Stage Company’s BSC IN NYC benefit on Monday, October 21 at Chelsea Table+Stage at 6:00 pm. The evening begins with cocktails, a sit-down dinner, cabaret performance by Norm Lewis and a champagne toast. Learn how to purchase tickets.

F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024


F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.

The No Name Pops to Present A PHILLY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024


The No Name Pops will present A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024


Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

Skylar Astin, Patrick Wilson & More to Lead DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024


Boublil and Schönberg's Do You Hear the People Sing? will be presented at The Hollywood Bowl with Skylar Astin, Patrick Wilson, and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Soprano Leah Hawkins Named The Met's 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024


Soprano Leah Hawkins has been honored with the Met’s 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and contributions to the opera world.

LA BOHEME & More Set for The Met's 2024 Live In HD Summer Encores
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


Experience the magic of the MET's 2024 Live in HD Summer Encores, set to begin on Wednesday, July 24. Learn how to purchase tickets!

PORGY AND BESS, World Premieres & More Set for Washington National Opera 2024–2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2024


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023


The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of Bizet's Carmen by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell, opening on Sunday, December 31, at 6:30PM. In her highly anticipated Met debut, Cracknell reinvigorates the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to modern day and explores themes that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

New Production Of Bizet's CARMEN to Open at The Metropolitan Opera This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The Met's new production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Carrie Cracknell, opens on December 31.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig & More to be Featured in Theatre Aspen 2023 Holiday Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023


Theatre Aspen will present the return of their celebrated cabaret series for its third year. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Porgy and Bess History

Other Productions of Porgy and Bess

1935   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1942   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1943   Broadway
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1944   Broadway
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1952   West End London Revival
West End
1953   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1961   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1964   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1983   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2000   Broadway New York City Opera Production
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2006   West End London Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2013   US Tour National Tour
US Tour

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