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Unforgettable. Tragic. Real.
Storms rage on an island off the coast of Charleston as the pure-hearted Porgy fights to save his love from the clutches of a drug-dealing pimp. Gershwin’s poignant, jazz infused opera will capture your heart and leave you humming, “Summertime.

by the Gershwins®
Sung in English with English Titles

Featuring the Opera Grand Rapids Chorus
& The Grand Rapids Symphony 
7:30pm, DeVos Hall, 4/30/10 & 5/01/10

April 25
Maestro Talk with Robert Lyall, 4pm, 28th Street Schuler Books & Music, Free.

April 28
OPERAtunity student program, 6pm, St. Cecilia Music Center, $10.

April 28
Student Dress Rehearsal, 7:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free, registration required.

April 30
Pre-Performance Dinner hosted by Opera Affiliates, 5:30pm, University Club, RSVP required, $40 (includes parking).

April 30
Pre-Performance Talk hosted by Friends of the Opera, 6:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free with show ticket.

April 30
Porgy & Bess produced by Opera Grand Rapids, 7:30pm, DeVos Hall.

May 1
Pre-Performance Dinner hosted by Opera Affiliates, 5:30pm, University Club, RSVP required, $40 (includes parking).

May 1
Pre-Performance Talk hosted by Friends of the Opera, 6:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free with show ticket.

May 1
Porgy & Bess produced by Opera Grand Rapids, 7:30pm, DeVos Hall.

May 1
Porgy & Bess cast party hosted by Friends of the Opera, 9pm, 50 Monroe Place lobby, Free.