Presented for the first time in Lyric Opera history, Porgy and Bess is essential American opera. The source of some of the 20th century's most loved songs—including "Summertime"—this jazzy score is unforgettable and timeless. This masterpiece paints a vivid picture of life in the Charleston neighborhood, Catfish Row, where a poignant "opposites attract" romance unfolds alongside a powerful portrait of a community that unites in the face of tragedy and triumph.