'Porgy and Bess': A Select Chronology

The history of Gershwin's opera, from its conception in 1926 to its reinvention in Austin in 2008

"...1925: DuBose Heyward writes the novel Porgy...."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

'Porgy and Bess': Lawd, it's on its way

Despite some offstage storms, Zach's production made a big splash – and may win a second life

"...In getting its ambitious new take on Porgy and Bess up before the public, the Zachary Scott..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

See you Tonight at ZACH's George Gershwin's Musical 'Porgy and Bess'

"...7:30pm Austin Music Hall ZACH brings George Gershwin's musical Porgy and Bess to the stage this season at the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Events Post

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...kids – comics! You read ’em, you love ’em, and now you can learn how to make your own..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Flamencos, Mariachis, and Murder Announced for Austin Opera 2023-24 Season

New year kicks off with murderous classic Pagliacci

"...dress rehearsal for this weekend's production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2008

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recalls 2008, in the theatre

"...1) Porgy and Bess (Zach Theatre) George Gershwin's 1930s folk opera..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Miles and Miles of Miles

The Columbia Legacy

"...was there -- a style. The clothes, the hair, and most of all, the sound -- the clear, rounded..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

Castles Made of Sound: The Story of Gil Evans

Sheet Music

"...of collaborative, late-Fifties albums with Miles Davis, Miles Ahead, Porgy & Bess, and Sketches of Spain. With the simple..."

June 28, 2002 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Jazzin' Up Catfish Row

After 70 years, Zach creates a Porgy and Bess for Austin

"...Porgy and Bess is often considered America's first significant addition..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

A strong sense of community at possibly the funniest Payne Awards ceremony ever

"...An introduction by recent "Best of Austin" winners Lovey and Lovey proved again why this cosmopolitan comedy couple is..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zachary Scott Theatre Center

The National Endowment for the Arts is giving the Zachary Scott Theatre Center $40,000 toward a production of 'Porgy and Bess' to be staged in 2007

"...Theatre Center were ready to spring forward last weekend, and it wasn't due to the time change. On Friday,..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

National Film Registry Welcomes 'El Mariachi'

Rodriguez's debut joins Bambi, Hannibal Lecter, and Forrest Gump

"...of those odd-couple jokes that begins with "a priest and a rabbi walk into a bar." In this case,..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

TexARTS Cabaret Series

Courtney Sanchez and Matt Wilson bring the Christmas cheer in series debut

"...A chanteuse and a piano man. You and someone special at a..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...exceptional achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Honor Roll

The 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 2, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...The Red Balloon (Tongue and Groove Theatre)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...The Red Balloon (Tongue and Groove Theatre)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

"...in the parking lot of Mother's Cafe at 43rd and Duval Streets seemed like one of the inspirationally directionless..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Arts Review

Porgy and Bess

Zach's ambitious new staging of the Gershwin opera says a lot about those things that matter more than money

"...Porgy and Bess..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Greg Bolin: Non-Austin Austin Composer

The score on rescoring Porgy and Bess

"...was hired to do an unenviable task: reassess, edit, and rewrite a masterpiece, Porgy and Bess. And not only..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

Audra McDonald

The Tony-winning actress reveals how life has informed her singing

"...from Los Angeles; a return to Broadway to play Bess in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, for which she..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Zach Theatre's Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone

A masterful tribute to the father of the Great American Songbook

"...show tunes, minstrelsy, ragtime, perhaps a bit of country and blues, and, of course, a healthy dollop of that..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

From the Vaults: Audra McDonald Interview

Tony winner's rescheduled concert hits Dell Hall Tuesday

"...from Los Angeles; a return to Broadway to play Bess in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, for which she..."

Feb. 24, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Is Stephen a closet furry? And what did Dr. Twink diagnose?

"...Pre-pre-precocktails at home, followed by pre-precocktails at Stephen Rice and Mark Erwin's, followed by precocktails at the home of..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Reissues

"...scoring of soundtracks was less than a decade old and the notion of recording them unthinkable. As GWTW was..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Top 10 Musical Triumphs, Plus Evidence That Austin Is Innovating the Classical World

Chronicle Arts writer Michael Kellerman recalls 2008, in classical music

"...it would have been easy to walk away thrilled and miss what was at work behind such artistry. The..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Michael Kellerman

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...to look back further than just the past year and come up with some critical observations on the past..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...the Austin American-Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Round Rock Leader, and West Austin News honored work produced on Austin stages..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Viva La Diva/3 Mo' Divas

Two different trios of African-American sopranos sing in Austin in two weeks

"...many African-American operatic divas can one live music capital handle? Six, if two upcoming concerts find the audiences they're..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ProArts/ACC: A legendary deal where roads cross

The community college and community organization team again to tell the tale of bluesman Robert Johnson

"...did, it led to a deal with the devil and the greatest blues music ever played, or so the..."

April 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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