The Met Opera Summer Season: The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess Encore

Stage on Screen Running from
Last event: Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 7pm
  • £12/ Aged Under 26s £10 (each ticket is subject to a £1.50 booking fee)
    Members: £10.80 / Aged Under 26s £9

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Part of: Stage on Screen

Conductor: David Robertson
Production: James Robinson
Choreographer: Camille A Brown 

Porgy: Eric Owens
Bess: Angel Blue 

James Robinson’s vibrant production of America’s favourite opera was a smash hit of the Met’s 2019–20 season. Bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue star in the title roles, headlining a phenomenal ensemble cast. David Robertson conducts this beloved score, which includes a number of melodies that have become classic American standards. 

A note when you’re booking…
In order to maintain social distancing at Storyhouse, after you choose your seats the system will remove the seats next to you from sale so that you/your group will be distanced from other audience members.

Duration

Approx 190 mins

Time details

5 mins of trailers & adverts before the screening (not included in duration)

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