In The Gershwins®' quintessential American opera, there's no use complaining; when you've got your gal, your song, and the sun shining down, life in Catfish Row feels just right.
Porgy: Eric Greene
The Gershwins®' Porgy and Bess
February 28, March 6 & 8, 2026
kcopera.org
@ericgreene52@francescazambello
Director: Francesca Zambello
Conductor: Michael Ellis Ingram
Kansas City Symphony
Videography by Andy Newbegin Photography (@newbeginphotography )
Congratulations to @ericgreene52 for some wonderful reviews of his performance in @madisonsymphony 's George Gershwin/Robert Russell Bennett, Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs
We won! I won!!! A moment for pause, reflection and gratitude: On Sunday February 4, 2023 the 66th annual Grammy Awards were presented. The announcement was made that the opera Champion won in the category for Best Opera Recording. I am proud to bring to life the character of Benny Kid Paret and the role of Benny Jr. son of Benny Paret. I am so thrilled that this incredible performance was recognized by the recording academy with this exhilarating win!!! It goes without saying that I’m so excited and most grateful to say I won a Grammy along with the Brilliant Terence Blanchard, the Extraordinary Yannick Nezet-Seguin, my Wonderful colleagues: Ryan Speedo Green, Eric Owens Latonia Moore, Stephanie Blythe, Chauncey Packer, Brittany Renee, Paul Groves, Krysty Swann, Tshombe Selby, and many more! The Extraordinary Met orchestra and chorus!!! Big shout outs to the Met’s actors, dancers and entire staff and crew!!!!! Congratulations everyone!!! #Keepdreamingbig #grammy #bsfancommunity #bsfamily #juilliardschool #juilliardmusic #metopera #metopera #essencemagzine #tylerperry #blackmeninopera #blackexcellence
In April I made my Metropolitan Opera debut in the opera Champion written by Terrance Blanchard and conducted by maestro Yannick Nezet-Seguin. I sang the roles of Benny Kid Paret and Benny Jr. We are nominated for a GRAMMY and it will air on PBS or MPT this evening check your local listings. It’s going to be EPIC!!!!! Thanks for your support!!!
Tonight you can catch the opera Champion from the Met; written by Terrance Blanchard on PBS Great Performances. This is the opera where I made my debut in April. Check it out and spread the word!! It’s going to be EPIC!!!!!
Last I was blessed by the artistry and generosity from my brother Lance Williams and this amazing cast! I was moved to tears!! This is a most see!! Gift yourself! I also had the surprise to watch my Juilliard mate; Jimonn Cole burn up the stage. Thank to the cast and crew of Black Odyssey by Marcus Gardley for an inspiring evening at the theatre. Blessings