See Chicago Sun Times critic Hedy Weiss review Court’s production of Porgy and Bess on Chicago Tonight.
Cultural Connections segment on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight featuring an interview with Director Charles Newell followed by a live performance by Bethany Thomas with Music Director Doug Peck on Piano.
Director Charles Newell and Harriet Nzinga Plumpp appear on abc7chicago news. Harriet performs “Summertime.”
Harriet Nzinga Plumpp as Clara sings the lullaby “Summertime” from The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
Todd M. Kryger and Alexis J. Rogers sing “Bess, You Is My Woman Now,” from The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
A behind-the-scenes look at Court Theatre’s production of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess featuring the cast, director Charles Newell, music director Doug Peck, and Artistic Consultant Ron OJ Parson.
Costume Designer Jacqueline Firkins talks about the simplicity of the Porgy and Bess costumes as well as using costumes to convey a sense of community on stage.
Music Director Doug Peck, Artistic Consultant Ron OJ Parson, and Director Charlie Newell discuss the musical styles found in Porgy and Bess and adapting the score for the Court stage.
Nina Simone sings “I Loves You Porgy.”
Christina Aguilera covers the late great Nina Simone’s “I Love You Porgy”
Ella Fitzgerald sings “Summertime” at a concert in Berlin.
Billie Holiday - “I Love You Porgy”
Cleo Laine and Ray Charles: “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothin’”(1970s, TV Globo, Brazil).
Court Theatre Resident Dramaturg Drew Dir sits down with WTTW’s Elizabeth Brackett for a conversation about the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
