The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Brought To You By: Murphy Fine Arts Center
Phone: 443-885-4440
Event Website: Click here

Cost: $15 - $65 [Buy Tickets]


Dates & Times:
Every Sunday/Friday/Saturday
from 03/30/2012 - 04/01/2012 :: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM


The beloved Gershwin opera, Porgy and Bess, graces the stage of the Gilliam Concert Hall at the Murphy Fine Arts Center. The tale of Porgy, a disabled beggar and his attempts to rescue his love, Bess from her overbearing and possessive lover, Crown.

Porgy, Bess and Crown will be portrayed by celebrated performers from the world of opera--Kevin Short (Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, et al), Kishna Davis (New York City Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, et al), and Soloman Howard (Washington National Opera, et al)--all of whom are Morgan State University graduates.

This American classic will be directed by noted actress, dancer and Tony Award-nominated choreographer Hope Clarke. Supporting the stellar principals will be members of the world-renowned Morgan State University Choir and the Maryland Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Julien Benichou, conductor.