Houston Grand Opera Presents Porgy and Bess

On Oct. 24, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Porgy and Bess, the Gershwins’ historic masterpiece, in a celebrated production from director Francesca Zambello starring leading bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as Porgy and sought-after soprano Angel Blue as Bess. To accommodate high demand for tickets, the opera will be presented in a special nine-show run, with internationally acclaimed conductor James Gaffigan conducting the first six performances, and HGO Chorus Director Richard Bado at the podium for the final three.