CWU Alumnus Wanz to Perform in "Porgy and Bess" with Seattle Opera

  • August 13, 2018

It was the breakout hit for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, but the hit song “Thrift Shop” featured the unique voice of Seattle resident Michael “Wanz” Wansley.

This weekend, his vocal talents will support a completely different company of singers: the Seattle Opera.

“Wanz” is part of the company for the opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess."

Read more of this story on KING-5 News.

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