And "live"' has an ambience, a presence, that you can't come by in any other way. A full-scale production, live in Utah, with a stellar cast drawn from America's fine black artists singing the jazz/classic genre in which they excel, is the chance of a lifetime. The engagement is co-sponsored by Utah Opera and Theater League of Utah.This opportunity is cause for rejoicing. Is this the year of "Porgy and Bess?" Surely there have been other vintage years for this popular George and Ira Gershwin opera, with illustrious productions and recordings of the work in recurrent cycles ever since its premiere in 1935.īut this year, in addition to television exposure, Utahns may see "`Porgy" live in two performances at the Capitol Theater, Monday and Tuesday, Nov.
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