Few American works carry as much cultural weight — or as much complicated history — as Porgy and Bess. This evening at the Gaillard Center digs into the story behind the story, exploring the origins, controversies, and legacy of the landmark opera that was set right here in Charleston.
Expect a program that goes beyond the music itself, tracing the real history of Catfish Row and the community that inspired DuBose Heyward's original novel. It's the kind of event that reframes something familiar in a way that sticks with you — and there's arguably no better city in the world to have that conversation.