Much has been made of the new revival of Porgy and Bess currently playing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The iconic folk opera has long been the subject of controversy since its premiere in 1935. Over the years, it has gone in and out of vogue due to its depictions of race in America and has been revised, restored and reimagined in opera houses and on Broadway. The score, with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by …
SOURCE: Theatre Aficionado at Large at 12:08AM on June 10, 2012