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The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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Release Date:

Feb 1, 2020

Runtime:

3hr 40m

Synopsis

Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera present a broadcast of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, live in select cinemas nationwide on Saturday, February 1. An encore performance of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess will be shown in select cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, February 5 & Saturday February 8. The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

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Reviews

  • BS
    barbara schutz
    #fabulous
    #greatcast

    Gorgeous voices, excellent acting, beautiful music, slightly too long, but worth it! Made me cry.

    DH
    Dave Hilsheimer
    #mustseebro

    Any other production has to be amateur hour compared to this version.

    ES
    Eileen Sateriale
    #slow
    #justokay

    I thought that in places the opera dragged. The singers were good.

  • JL
    Joan Licursi

    Very beautiful Live from Lincoln Center Metropolitan Opera House performance.

    MH
    Michealangelo Harris
    #greatcast
    #lovestory
    #inspiring

    Must see for yourself!

    SH
    shontadra hill
    #greatcast

    The story is timeless and the cast was amazing. The sound quality wasn’t the best.

  • WJ
    William Jr.
    #greatcast
    #mustsee
    #great

    Beautiful production, worthy of the Met! Have seen 3 prior versions over the years, this was the best.

    DD
    Danak Dabonne
    #great
    #inspiring
    #original

    Great cast, phenomenal singing and nice storyline.

    LS
    Layne Sanders
    #angelfan
    #greatcast
    #mustsee

    Beautiful performances by the entire cast!! Brava performance from Angle Blue!

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How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)?
The movie is 3hr 40min long.
What's The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020) about?
Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera present a broadcast of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, live in select cinemas nationwide on Saturday, February 1. An encore performance of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess will be shown in select cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, February 5 & Saturday February 8. The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.