The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess
More about the show
George Gershwin’s final work for the musical stage is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest achievements of the American Theater. Known worldwide as an “American Folk Opera,” this Tony Award-winning adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2011 with additional scenes and updated musical arrangements. MTH’s production marks one of the first regional presentations of this Broadway adaptation.
Creative Team
music by
GEORGE GERSHWIN
lyrics by
DE BOSE HEYWARD, DOROTHY HEYWARD, IRA GERSHWIN
adapted by
SUZAN-LORI PARKS & DIEDRE MURRAY
directed by
RODNEY LLOYD SCOTT
choreography by
MARC WAYNE
music director
DESMOND MASON
scenic designer
JACK MAGAW
costume designer
LA TOYA ROZOF
lighting designer
SELENA GONZALEZ-LOPEZ
sound designer
JON ROBERTSON
stage manager
LACEY WILLIS
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