Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess was first performed in 1935, so it was written before then. Read more, below.
Paul Robeson made some recordings of songs from Porgy and Bess, but was never in a production of it.
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The 2012 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical went to the revival of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. The revival starred Norm Lewis and Audra McDonald in the respective title roles. The original Broadway production of Porgy and Bess debuted in 1935.
The Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess' - 2013 was released on: USA: 5 March 2013 (limited)
Porgy and Bess (1959) film was directed by Otto Preminger. The original Broadway musical was directed by Diane Paulus. I hope this helps!
Porgy and Bess was written by George Gershwin (Music), Du Bose Heyward (Libretto & Lyrics), and Ira Gershwin (Lyrics)
George Gershwin wrote the music for porgy & bess