Porgy and Bess (Great Performances at the Met)

Premieres Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m.

Images from the Production

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Angel Blue as Bess and Frederick Ballentine as Sportin' Life in the Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess."

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(from left) Ryan Speedo Green (with cap) as Jake, Alfred Walker as Crown, Eric Owens as Porgy, Errin Duane Brooks as Mingo, Angel Blue as Bess, Reginald Smith, Jr. (seated) as Jim,

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Latonia Moore as Serena in the Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess."

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Angel Blue as Bess in the Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess."

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A scene from the Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess."

Enjoy this classic American folk opera that brings 1920s Charleston to life with a beloved score from George Gershwin in a new production directed by James Robinson. Eric Owens and Angel Blue star in the title roles and David Robertson conducts.