The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Richard Rodgers Theatre
George and Ira's Gershwin's ground-breaking work, reimagined by director Diane Paulus, musician Dierdre Murray and playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, stars Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier.
Synopsis:
A two-and-a-half hour reworking of George and Ira Gershwin's folk opera about the crippled Porgy and his love for seductress Bess that leads him to a confrontation with her murderous boyfriend, Crown, in 1920's Charleston, SC. Includes classic songs "Summertime," "Bess, You Is My Woman Now," "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" and "I'm on My Way."
Show Dates:
Performances from 17 Dec 2011
Opening 12 Jan 2012
Closing 30 Sep 2012
Show Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission
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Theatre Information:
Richard Rodgers Theatre
226 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
US
Public Transportation:
Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3 to 42nd St., walk North on Broadway to 46th St. and walk West on 46th St. to the theatre
OR
Take the A,C,E to 42nd St., walk North on Eighth Avenue to 46th St. and walk East on 46th St. to the theatre
Parking:
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223 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Genre:
Musical
Cast List:
Audra McDonald
Norm Lewis
David Alan Grier
Phillip Boykin
Nikki Renée Daniels
Joshua Henry
Christopher Innvar
Bryonha Marie Parham
NaTasha Yvette Williams
Allison Blackwell
Roosevelt André Credit
Trevon Davis
Joseph Dellger
Wilkie Ferguson
Carmen Ruby Floyd
Heather Hill
David Hughey
Andrea Jones-Sojola
Alicia Hall Moran
Cedric Neal
Phumzile Sojola
Nathaniel Stampley
Julius Thomas III
J.D. Webster
Lisa Nicole Wilkerson
Production Credits:
Diane Paulus (Direction)
Ronald K. Brown (Choreography)
Riccardo Hernandez (Scenic Design)
Emilio Sosa (Costume Design)
Christopher Akerlind (Lighting Design)
Acme Sound Partners (Sound Design)
Other Credits:
Lyrics by: DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin Music by: George Gershwin Book by: DuBose Heyward
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