Porgy and Bess
Opera - Revival
Uris Theatre (September 25, 1976 - December 05, 1976)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (December 07, 1976 - January 09, 1977)
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 20, 1976
- Opening Date: September 25, 1976
- Closing Date: January 9, 1977
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 122
Lyrics: Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward
Music: George Gershwin
Libretto: DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward
Synopsis
George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward's operatic adaptation of Heyward's play Porgy follows the lives of the inhabitants of Catfish Row, an African-American section of Charleston, South Carolina, including the crippled Porgy, his beloved Bess, who is under the thrall of the dangerous Crown, and the sinewy drug dealer Sportin' Life.
Opening Night Cast
| Donnie Ray Albert | Porgy | |
| Steven Alex-Cole | Ensemble Crab Man |
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| John D. Anthony | Ensemble | |
| Shirley Baines | Ensemble Annie |
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| Earl Baker | Ensemble | |
| Kenneth Barry | Mr. Archdale |
Opening Night Production Credits
| DuBose Heyward | Libretto | |
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George Gershwin | Music |
| DuBose Heyward | Lyrics | |
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Ira Gershwin | Lyrics |
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Jack O'Brien | Director |
| Mabel Robinson | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Clamma Dale | Winner |
| 1977 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Esther Hinds | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Costume Design | Nancy Potts | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Jack O'Brien | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Larry Marshall | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Delores Ivory-Davis | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 1977 | Outstanding Set Design | Robert Randolph | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Actress in a Musical | Clamma Dale | Nominee |
| 1977 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nancy Potts | Nominee |
| 1977 | Direction of a Musical | Jack O'Brien | Nominee |
| 1977 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Larry Marshall | Nominee |
| 1977 | Most Innovative Production of a Revival | Winner | |
| 1977 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Robert Randolph | Nominee |
