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Don't miss this dazzling new production of The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS starring four-time Tony Award® winner, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and Tony® nominee David Alan Grier. It's a bold adaptation of Broadway's seminal masterpiece, brilliantly reinvented by Tony-nominated® director Diane Paulus, Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks and two-time Obie winner Diedre Murray.
The house was packed and the audience hushed as the orchestra began and the curtains lifted... Porgy & Bess! A beloved musical was once again living on stage in all its glory... and glorious it was! It was apparent the cast "felt" their roles on stage as they presented extraordinary performances. It was a thrilling experience!
This remains one of the great American musical theater pieces, even in an adaptation that was less than stellar. Norm Lewis as Porgy is the find of this show. He is poignant and moving as the title role. Audra McDonald is a great singer, but her part seems abridged. Although I understand the push to a more contemporary adaptation, wish they emphasized the operatic qualities more.
Porgy and Bess is an amazing-must-see Broadway Masterpiece! The story is a timeless American classic with an African American cast. This time around the cast was unforgettable! Audra is in a class by herself! The story is compelling! The music will replay in your mind over and over again! If you love Broadway, you must see Porgy and Bess!
It's too bad there are only five stars -- I'd give this more! "Porgy" has a leg up on other musicals: every song is a standard, a classic. This "Porgy" has two great voices -- Audra MacDonald and Norm Lewis. The minor characters' voices are also terrific. The sets are beautiful, the choreography is stunning. I've seen the opera version of "Porgy." The people who put this "Porgy" together have shown that it works wonderfully as a musical. I hope they filmed this production. It was magnificent.
This was an absolutely spectacular show from start to finish. The cast was talented. The voices were incredible, but the acting set this production apart from another production I saw years ago. Unlike many other shows I have seen over 30 years, the songs are not separate from the story and the actors bring out the emotional content of the story as they sing. I loved this production so much that I returned to see it 4 weeks after I originally saw It, and thought it was even better at the second show. (I have seen some shows more than once in the past, but never in such quick succession.). Audra McDonald is a treasure....she SO deserved the Tony for her performance.
Perfectly acted, sung, and paced! Cast seemed as enthused as they would.ve been on opening night. This is a don't miss show!
uber talented cast, fantastic performances that really pulled you into the story
Absolutely loved this contemporized-a-bit classic! Went to see it three times, and would have gone again had it played longer...very sorry to hear it closing. Audra was spectacular as Bess - even unforgettable! Very powerful. A story near and dear to my heart.
I am so thankful I saw Porgy and Bess before it closed. It was truly amazing. Every actor in every part was perfect. I don't know how they perform with that much gut wrenching emotion day in and day out.
Wonderful! I especially liked the interpretation, by the actors, of Gershwin's Lyrics! Audra McDonald was very convincing as Bess, you really feel for her character and want to help her out of a bad situation as Porgy does. It is always a pleasure to hear her sing. My heart went out to Norm Lewis who plays Porgy because he had to hold his leg in such an ackward position for so long, something most people couldn't do. He did an amazing job and made the audience fall in love with his character. And then there was Carmen Ruby Floyd who played Mariah, her portrayal of this character made you sit up and take notice of Mariah. She nailed her role hands down. The entire cast did a great job and the students sitting next to me that were from Baltimore, MD agreed as well!!! Kudos to their teachers for exposing them to this classic American Operetta.
THE PLAY IS AWESOME, IT'S NICE TO ABLE TO KNOW ALL THOSE SONGS. i HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS PLAY. I JUST WISH THEY WOULD SHOW THE MOVIE AND OH MY GOD, DAVID ALAN GRIER WAS JUST TERRIFIC, I LOVE HIM AS A COMDEDIAN BUT HE ROCKED IT IN THIS PLAY.
There are words to say but I am just so speechless. Porgy and Bess singing to each other confessing their love was just too much for me (crying like a baby).
Audra MacDonald was stellar, as was the entire cast. So glad I was able to see it.
I'm so glad I finally found the time to see this true American masterpiece before it closes forever! Audra was beyond amazing, the entire ensemble was superb, the directing was daring and realistic. Everyone must be exhausted after each show. I can't imagine 2 shows a day!! This is a major musical requirement for everyone.
From start to finish all the actors were superbly in character and the music was excellent. I am more a Gershwin fan today than I have ever been. This was a great present to my husband. He absolutely loved every minute of it. Audra McDonald has more Tonys in her future than she is aware of.
Unforgettable. The cast was wonderful. I can’t get the music out of my head days later. Don’t miss this show.
Porgy and Bess is an old play, coming out sometime 1935ish. I had never seen it , but im so glad i did get to see it. The actors and actress were great and i loved the story.
The sets, the singing, the overall performance: simply breathtaking!
This was excellent I truly recommend it. Dont hesitate it won't be on bkwy long
The singing and acting were great. This was the BEST Porgy and Bess I have ever seen.
