The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%

(105 Ratings)

Positive

94%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Great singing, Absorbing, Entertaining, Masterful

About the Show

A re-staging of the original opera, with a new book adapted by Susan Lori Parks, this production starring Audra McDonald, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards.

Set in the 1930s in an African-American Charleston neighborhood known as Catfish Row, Porgy and Bess centers on the tragic love story of the cripple beggar Porgy and beautiful Bess, who longs to turn away from her former life as a prostitute and cocaine addict. After a murder, Bess’ abusive partner Crown flees, leaving her at the mercy of a disapproving community and tempted by the seductive drug dealer Sporting Life. Bess strikes up an unlikely relationship with Porgy and gradually finds acceptance on Catfish Row—until a hurricane and the return of Crown change everyone’s lives forever.

Show-Score Member Reviews (105)

100

Great singing, Riveting, Great acting

See it if you want to see an old show in a new light

Don't see it if you want to see a comedy

100

Absorbing, Exquisite, Great acting, Profound, Must see

See it if you like AMAZING theatre and talent.

Don't see it if you don't love music

Must see, Riveting, Masterful, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You like Gershwin music, featuring great singing with opera quality voices , good dancing & excellent staging of a classic

Don't see it if You prefer to see a comedy or drama without music, dislike Gershwin music, prefer to see a small cast Read more

Exquisite, Masterful, Must see, Intelligent

See it if you love glorious Gershwin music. This cast, especially Audra McDonald, were stupendous. A truly magical and unforgettable show.

Don't see it if you don't like classic musical theater.

Great singing, Masterful, Profound, Romantic, Absorbing

See it if want to see a revival done well, want a master class is acting/singing from two of the greats, are a romantic, or love Audra!

Don't see it if you want something modern/current, dislike classic music/shows, want to see newcomers, or want to leave feeling happy.

Masterful, Intelligent, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if Gershwin and Audra McDonald, what more do you need?! It's musical, not an opera, and it's fantastic! Moving, and outstandingly performed.

Don't see it if You are a purist and prefer the opera.

Must see, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if you are a fan of opera and/or Gershwin, would like to hear this opera sung by a large, brilliant cast at the Metropolitan Opera.

Don't see it if opera just isn't your thing.

Great acting, Great singing, Great staging, Great writing, Epic

See it if You love Audra MacDonald & Norm Lewis, enjoy an amazing score.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of modern operettas,

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess NYC Reviews and Tickets

About the Show

Show-Score Member Reviews (105)

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