Porgy and Bess
Tour
Opening Date
Jul 01, 1976
Closing Date
Aug 28, 1977
MusicalOperaRevivalNational Tour
Open Date: Jul 01, 1976
Close Date: Aug 28, 1977
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Setting
Charleston, South Carolina. The early 1930s. Catfish Row and Kittiwah Island.
Comments
This touring production came to Broadway, opening September 25, 1976 at the Uris Theatre, for what was intended to be a limited engagement through October 17, 1976. The production was extended several times, eventually transferring to the Mark Hellinger Theatre. After it closed on Broadway on January 9, 1977, the production resumed its tour.
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PeopleProduced by Sherwin M. Goldman and The Houston Grand OperaMusic by George Gershwin; Lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; Libretto by DuBose Heyward; Founded on the play 'Porgy' by Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward; Musical Director and Chorus Master: John DeMainDirected by Jack O'Brien; Choreographed by Mabel Robinson; Assistant Director: Mabel Robinson and Helaine HeadScenic Design by Robert Randolph; Costume Design by Nancy Potts; Lighting Design by Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr.; Additional scenic elements for Kittiwah Island designed by John RothgebGeneral Manager: Robert Buckley; Company Manager: Bill LibermanProduction Stage Manager: Helaine Head; Stage Manager: Sally McCravey; Assistant Stage Mgr: William GammonMusic Preparation: George Darden; Conducted by Chris Nance; Associate Conductor: Clay Fullum; Orchestra Contractor: Mel RodnonGoat trained and handled by Dawn Animal Agency, Inc.EnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleUnderstudies: John D. Anthony (Crown), Shirley Baines (Serena), Phyllis Bash (Bess), Kenneth Bates (Peter), Barbara Buck (Lily, Strawberry Woman), William Gammon (Detective, Coroner), Elizabeth Graham (Clara), Earl Grandison (Frazier, Undertaker), Kenneth Hamilton (Jake), Alma Johnson (Clara), Hartwell Mace (Porgy), Myra Merritt (Clara), William Penn (Jim), Dwight Ransom (Nelson, Crab Man), Rodrick Ross (Robbins), Alexander B. Smalls (Jake), Bernard Thacker (Sportin' Life), Barbara Ann Webb (Maria), Wardell Woodard (Mingo) and Barbara L. Young (Annie)Company Manager: Mario De MariaConducted by Ross Reimueller; Associate Conductor: Paul Connelley
Cast
Ensemble
Understudies: Steven Alex-Cole (Sportin' Life), Vanessa Ayers (Maria), Barbara Mahajan (Maria), William Penn (Jake) and Ronald Richardson (Sportin' Life) -
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Theatre
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Produced by Sherwin M. Goldman and The Houston Grand Opera
Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; Libretto by DuBose Heyward; Founded on the play 'Porgy' by Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward; Musical Director and Chorus Master: John DeMain
Directed by Jack O'Brien; Choreographed by Mabel Robinson; Assistant Director: Mabel Robinson and Helaine Head
Scenic Design by Robert Randolph; Costume Design by Nancy Potts; Lighting Design by Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr.; Additional scenic elements for Kittiwah Island designed by John Rothgeb
General Manager: Robert Buckley; Company Manager: Bill Liberman
Production Stage Manager: Helaine Head; Stage Manager: Sally McCravey; Assistant Stage Mgr: William Gammon
Music Preparation: George Darden; Conducted by Chris Nance; Associate Conductor: Clay Fullum; Orchestra Contractor: Mel Rodnon
Goat trained and handled by Dawn Animal Agency, Inc.
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudies:
John D. Anthony
(Crown), Shirley Baines
(Serena), Phyllis Bash
(Bess), Kenneth Bates
(Peter), Barbara Buck
(Lily, Strawberry Woman), William Gammon
(Detective, Coroner), Elizabeth Graham
(Clara), Earl Grandison
(Frazier, Undertaker), Kenneth Hamilton
(Jake), Alma Johnson
(Clara), Hartwell Mace
(Porgy), Myra Merritt
(Clara), William Penn
(Jim), Dwight Ransom
(Nelson, Crab Man), Rodrick Ross
(Robbins), Alexander B. Smalls
(Jake), Bernard Thacker
(Sportin' Life), Barbara Ann Webb
(Maria), Wardell Woodard
(Mingo) and Barbara L. Young
(Annie)
Company Manager: Mario De Maria
Conducted by Ross Reimueller; Associate Conductor: Paul Connelley
Cast
Ensemble
Understudies:
Steven Alex-Cole
(Sportin' Life), Vanessa Ayers
(Maria), Barbara Mahajan
(Maria), William Penn
(Jake) and Ronald Richardson
(Sportin' Life)