Francesca Zambello’s “Porgy” crackles with fiery vocal performances and an energized Washington National Opera Orchestra led by conductor Kwamé Ryan.

Porgy and Bess (★★★★★) runs through May 31 at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Tickets range from $45 to $299. Call 202-467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org .

Porgy and Bess runs through May 31, 2025, and is produced by the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center located at 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20566.

The Gershwin and Heyward estates enlisted Tony-winning Hair and Pippin director Diane Paulus to help bring new context to Porgy and Bess for contemporary audiences, whittling the American folk ...

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When George Gershwin visited a cottage in Folly Beach, S.C., in 1934, “Porgy and Bess” came to life. But will it remain a historic artifact or become just another beach house?

But the true strength of this “Porgy and Bess” lies in its fidelity and simplicity — music that deserves to be preserved (and that you should hear while you can). Porgy and Bess runs at the ...