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Porgy & Bess by George Gershwin

Replete with unforgettable music by George Gershwin, and lyrics by brother, Ira, Porgy & Bess is the quintessential American opera. It tells the story of Porgy, a crippled black man living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina, and his attempts to free Bess from the clutches of her drug-dealing pimp. This controvesial, poignant drama features back-street gambling, deaths by hurricane, ominous buzzards, and achingly beautiful spirituals, creating a spectacular evening that will linger in your memory.

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International star Gordon Hawkins and Indira Mahajan (our most beloved Musetta in years!) sing the title roles of George Gershwin’s 1935 American classic: Porgy & Bess. Conducted by one of the world’s most talented musicians, Maestro Wayne Marshall, and both staged and choreographed by Broadway veteran Hope Clarke; this uplifting revival will leave you humming, tapping and singing for years to come!

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Gordon Hawkins Indira Mahajan Wayne Marshall Hope Clarke

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