The Kennedy Center Presents PORGY AND BESS, 3/20/2010

Washington National Opera presents the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, March 20 through April 3 at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Tickets are $25 to $300 and available by calling 202.295.2400 or 800.US.OPERA, or online at www.dc-opera.org.

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Classical music, popular song, jazz, blues, and spirituals meld together to tell the poignant tale of love found and lost in this quintessential American masterpiece which follows the story of a crippled beggar and the headstrong woman he loves. Featuring an all-star cast and iconic American songs like "Summertime," "I Got Plenty O'Nuttin'" and "Bess, You Is My Woman Now," Washington National Opera's critically acclaimed production, which has sold out houses and received rave reviews across the country, returns to Washington for twelve performances

Porgy and Bess is led by conductor John Mauceri and award-winning Broadway director Francesca Zambello, and stars Eric Owens and Lester Lynch as Porgy, and Morenike Fadayomi and Indira Mahajan as Bess. This production also features the WNO Orchestra and Chorus, and an acclaimed cast of artists.

March 20 to April 3, 2010; evening and matinee performances available

Saturday, March 20 at 7 PM; Sunday, March 21 at 2 PM; Monday, March 22 at 7 PM; Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 PM; Friday, March 26 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, March 28 at 2:00 PM; Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30 PM; Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 3 at 7 PM

Kennedy Center Opera House
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20056

TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Tickets range from $25 to $300. For more information about the production or to purchase tickets, contact WNO's Audience Services, 202.295.2400 or 800.US.Opera, or visit www.dc-opera.org. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

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