Porgy and Bess Tickets
Washington, DC

Porgy and Bess Tickets

“Summertime” never sounded so unforgettable.
A man in a blue suit and a woman in an orange dress dance energetically on stage under the text “Porgy and Bess, May 23–31, Opera House.”.
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

Run time

2hr 50min.

Categories

Age

All Ages.

Start date

May 23rd, 2025

End date

May 31st, 2025

A man in a blue suit and a woman in an orange dress dance energetically on stage under the text “Porgy and Bess, May 23–31, Opera House.”.

Venue

Opera House at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20566
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