“Porgy and Bess” made its Broadway debut 88 years ago today, on October 10th, 1935, and featured a cast of classically trained Black singers. Nina Simone’s rendition of “I Loves You, Porgy,” taken from the opera, was featured on her debut album in 1959 and became the first hit recording of her burgeoning music career. #porgyandbess #ninasimone | Nina Simone