Porgy and Bess

The most famous and successful American opera from the twentieth century, Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess is presented in a re-imagined concert version featuring a veteran cast. With a landmark score and a cast of up to 13 singers, we take you on a journey covering the complete story of love and loss on Catfish Row. This elegant concert presentation melds the dramatic breadth of the opera into an adaptable production that appeals to a variety of audiences. Choose from our 2, 4, or 13 artist variations which can easily be paired with Gershwin’s other masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue.

UIAP acts as your one-stop shop for casting, staffing, and producing logistics for concert musicals done at the highest level. For one bundled fee you receive everything from the full cast and artistic team, company and production management, marketing partnership, and much more.

Music by: George Gershwin

Lyrics by: Ira Gershwin

Libretto by: DuBose Heyward

Original Production

February 2015 - Jacksonville Symphony

2-4 soloists, a cast of up to 13, with piano to full orchestra

Run Time: 30, 60, 150 minutes

Projections available

Available for opera companies, PACs, symphony orchestras, etc.

ORIGINAL CAST

Gordan Hawkins - Porgy

Laquita Mitchell - Bess

Kenneth Overton - Jake

Bernard Holcomb - Sportin' Life