Cincinnati Opera presents "Porgy and Bess" | Arts & Culture

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - For the first time, Cincinnati Opera will present the Gershwins’ great American opera Porgy and Bess on the Music Hall stage.

Filled with familiar tunes, the opera is an inspiring story of perseverance through adversity and the triumph of love over all obstacles.

The cast is led by Measha Brueggergosman, who makes her role debut as Bess. Internationally-renowned bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu joins her as Porgy, with Gordon Hawkins as Crown and Steven Cole as Sporting Life. David Charles Abell conducts them in a realistic production from Houston Grand Opera.

The show opened on Thursday and will continue through Sunday, July 8. Here is a list of remaining dates and times:

Saturday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Opera Insights with Evans Mirageas in Corbett Tower

7:30 p.m. Porgy and Bess

Friday, July 6, 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Opera Insights with Evans Mirageas in Corbett Tower

7:30 p.m. Porgy and Bess

Sunday, July 8, 3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Opera Insights with Evans Mirageas in Corbett Tower

3:00 p.m. Porgy and Bess