Porgy and Bess

About the show

In Charleston, disabled street beggar Porgy tries to protect Bess from Crown, her violent lover, and Sportin’ Life, a drug dealer. After Crown kills Robbins and flees, Bess takes shelter with Porgy. She later encounters Crown on Kittiwah Island, then returns to Porgy; during a hurricane, Crown reappears and Porgy kills him. When Porgy is released from jail, he learns Bess has left for New York with Sportin’ Life and sets out to find her.