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Porgy and Bess

Name: Porgy and Bess
Start: 2025-12-17T19:30:00+0000
Location: Metropolitan Opera House

December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

Metropolitan Opera House
20 Lincoln Center Plz New York, NY, New York, NY 10023

Witness a powerful and poignant performance of the American opera classic Porgy and Bess at the iconic Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. This timeless tale of love, loss, and resilience in the African American community of Catfish Row comes to life through Gershwin's soaring score and a talented cast of singers and actors.

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Why We Like It

Porgy and Bess is considered one of the most important American operas, blending jazz, blues, and classical music.
The Metropolitan Opera House is a world-renowned venue with stunning acoustics and an opulent, historic setting.
This production features a renowned cast bringing the complex characters and emotional story to the stage.

Who Should Attend

Opera enthusiasts, fans of American musical theater, and those interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage and social themes portrayed in this iconic work will all find much to appreciate in this performance.

In the Spotlight

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess is an American opera with music by George Gershwin, libretto by DuBose Heyward, and lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Heyward. Based on Heyward's novel Porgy, the opera tells the story of Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, the woman he loves, in the African American community of Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina.

Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera is one of the world's leading opera companies, known for its outstanding productions, renowned singers, and commitment to preserving and advancing the art form.

About the Venue

Metropolitan Opera House

The Metropolitan Opera House is a legendary opera house located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. This grand, neoclassical building has been the home of the Metropolitan Opera since 1966 and is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and lavish, historic interiors.