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Porgy and Bess returns stronger than ever at the Met
Back to Catfish Row for another revival of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and James Robinson’s show continue to wow our writer.
Blanchard’s problematic Fire Shut Up in My Bones returns to the Met
An exceptionally strong cast, led by Ryan Speedo Green, fails to disguise Blanchard's bland score and the opera's weak libretto.
And the winner is: Terence Blanchard’s Champion comes to the Met
The compelling story of boxer Emile Griffith's struggles with guilt and sexuality are not ideally rendered in James Robinson's new production.
Porgy and Bess returns as a great show at The Metropolitan Opera
James Robinson’s production allows the large cast of Catfish Row to interact like the old pals – almost family – that they are.
Fire Shut Up in My Bones: a new beginning for The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera finally reopens its doors on a new season, staging Terence Blanchard's powerful work for the first time.
A thoroughly worthy Porgy and Bess opens the Met's season
The Met’s new production is directed by James Robinson, who has the characters interacting and listening to one another as if in real life – the inhabitants of Catfish Row have known each other for all of their lives and love, pray and grieve like family.