Since 1935, Gershwin's "American folk opera" has wowed audiences.
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DuBose Heyward Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
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| Saturday | 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | 3 p.m. |
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The DuBose Heyward novel-turned-play tells the story of cripple Porgy and the residents of the African-American community in Charleston's fictitious Catfish Row, circa early 1920s. Blues-and-jazz-inspired songs include hits like "Summertime" and "I Got Plenty of Nuttin.'"