Porgy and Bess > Original Cast Members


Show Details

Show
Porgy and Bess (110)
Music
George Gershwin (859)
Lyrics
Ira Gershwin (709), DuBose Heyward (106)
Book
DuBose Heyward (106)

Recording Details

Date
1940
Type
Audio / Stage Cast
Language
English
Location
US / NY / New York
Liner Notes
Louis Untermeyer (13)
Director
Rouben Mamoulian (17)
Conductor
Alexander Smallens (9)
Performer
Anne Brown (19), Todd Duncan (23), Eva Jessye Choir (9)
Musician
Decca Symphony Orchestra (3)
Notes
This 1940 album of songs on Decca featuring the stars of the 1935 premiere production led to a 1942 Broadway revival. In 1942, Decca recorded a second volume of selections. The two albums were combined on Lp and released as the "Original Broadway Cast Recording."
Shortcode
[r4665]

Tracks also appear on these releases / recordings

Front Row Center - 1996 Compilation Album I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'

Releases

Format
3-45
Label
Decca ED 808
Released
1953
Lists
2 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl8631]

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