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Porgy and Bess (1942)

Broadway, Musical

MusicGeorge Gershwin

Lyrics • Lyrics - AdditionalIra Gershwin

Lyrics • Book • Based on the PlayDorothy Heyward

Lyrics • Book • Based on the PlayDuBose Heyward

AdaptationDiedre L. Murray

AdaptationDiedre Murray

AdaptationSuzan-Lori Parks

AdaptationSuzan Lori Parks

VenueMajestic Theatre1925 Elm St Dallas, TX

Licensed ByConcord Theatricals

Opening DateJan 22nd 1942

Creative Team
Direction
Robert Ross
Original
Music Direction Chorus
Eva Jessye
Original
Scenic Design
Herbert Andrews
Original
Costume Design
Paul Du Pont
Original
Assistant Production Stage Management
Robert Williams
Original
Cast
Porgy
Todd Duncan
Original
Crown
Warren Coleman
Original
Serena
Ruby Elzy
Original
Mingo
Jimmy Waters
Original
Sportin' Life
Avon Long
Original
Frazier
J Rosamond Johnson
Original
Undertaker
John Garth
Original
Child
Jacqueline Jennings
Original
Rosalie King
Original
Harvey McGill
Original
Lorraine Williams
Original
Granville Williams
Original
Osbert Chevers
Original
Robert Tucker
Original
Naida King
Original
2nd Policeman
Paul Du Pont
Original
Robbins
Henry Davis
Original
Annie
Catherine Ayers
Original
Peter
Robert Ecton
Original
Clara
Harriet Jackson
Original
1st Policeman
William Richardson
Original
Crab Man
William Woolfolk
Original
Jim
Jack Carr
Original
Strawberry Woman
Helen Dowdy
Original
Mariah
Georgette Harvey
Original
Detective
Gibbs Penrose
Original
Nelson
William Bowers
Original
Jake
Edward Matthews
Original
Orchestra
Music Conductor
Alexander Smallens
Original
Artistic Production
Creative Producer
Majestic Theatre
Original
Producer
Cheryl Crawford
Original
General Management
General Management
Charles Stewart
Original

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