Porgy and Bess tickets
About Porgy and Bess
It’s “summertime, and the livin’ is easy” in Catfish Row, a working-class fishing town in South Carolina. When a murder shakes the community and tempts Bess to return to her drug-filled past, Porgy becomes her unlikely refuge. As a hurricane descends and Bess’ violent old flame returns, she’ll find herself torn between Porgy’s steadfast love and the demons that tempt her.
Artistic Director Francesca Zambello’s adaptation of Gershwin’s landmark “folk opera” returns after playing to critical acclaim across renowned opera stages. Often considered the first great American opera, Porgy and Bess melds jazz, gospel, and folk styles. A new generation of talented singers assembles to take on Gershwin’s beloved music, from the gentle duet “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” to the instantly recognizable “Summertime” lullaby.
Themes of community resilience, acceptance, and redemption weave through this poignant story, ultimately asking if even the most unwavering love can drive out darkness.
Audio Described Performance
- Sunday, May 25, 2:00 pm
- Saturday, May 31, 1:00 pm
Know before you go
Come 1 hour early for a free Pre-Performance Talk! Delve deeper as you take a peek inside the composer’s mind, behind the scenes of planning a production, and into the history and social context of the opera.
Run time
2hr 50min.
Categories
Age
All Ages.
Start date
May 23rd, 2025
End date
May 31st, 2025
Venue
Opera House at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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