Latest Articles About Great Performances on PBS
INTIMATE APPAREL to Premiere on PBS in September
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Set in turn of the century New York, Intimate Apparel tells the story of Esther (Kearstin Piper Brown), a lonely, single African American woman who makes her living sewing corsets and ladies’ undergarments. Featuring a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her play, and music by Ricky Ian Gordon, the o... 
PBS Great Performances Sets 'Broadway's Best' Lineup With Sutton Foster, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera & More
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 In celebration of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season, the series raises the curtain on a starry “Broadway’s Best” schedule of programs featuring dazzling musical numbers and high drama. The lineup kicks off with a star-studded concert celebrating Broadway during the series’ 50 years on PBS ... 
GREAT PERFORMANCES: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID to Premiere on PBS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2023 As part of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season, PBS will stream and broadcast the US premiere of “Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” on Friday, October 27 at 9pm.... 
GREAT PERFORMANCES to Spotlight American Composers Inspired by Their Cultural Heritage in NOW HEAR THIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2022 Follow celebrated violinist and conductor Scott Yoo as he travels the United States to uncover the musical influences of some of America’s most prominent composers — Amy Beach, Florence Price and Aaron Copland — in of the third season of Great Performances: Now Hear This.... 
Pop-up AT WOLLMAN RINK Showcases Diverse Culinary Cultures
by Marina Kennedy - November 23, 2022 Wollman Rink will take on a singular Korean-Cajun culinary accent Nov. 25 through Nov. 27 when its café will feature Cajun Spiced Pork Ribs, Honey Jalapeno Cornbread, Potato-Daikon Salad by Jae Jung, the chef/owner of Midtown South’s bastion of the new chaos cooking genre KJUN. ... 
Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More to Perform in PBS Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - November 12, 2024 The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra raises the curtain on the Bowl's 2024 season with a 100th birthday celebration for the iconic composer, Henry Mancini. Hosted by Jeff Goldblum, the starry concert features performances by stage and “Wicked” film star Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, and more.... 
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - March 17, 2021 An original film for television by the National Theatre, Great Performances: Romeo & Juliet premieres Friday, April 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app.... 
Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform Tonight on GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020 The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam tonight, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.... 
VIDEO: PBS Shares First Look at KEEPING COMPANY WITH SONDHEIM Documentary
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Watch a trailer for the broadcast which takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway. The film features rehearsal and performance footage, plus new interviews with Elliott, Lenk, LuPone, Sondheim, m... 
Videos: Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'Being Alive' & More From the 'Great Performances' 50th Anniversary Concert
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023 New videos from the upcoming Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best concert have been revealed! Watch Sutton Foster perform 'Being Alive' from Company, Corbin Bleu executing a tap number from Jelly’s Last Jam and Rob McClure honoring musicals like Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, Hair... 
UNCLE VANYA to Premiere as Part of PBS Great Performances in May
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2021 The U.S. premiere of Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya will premiere as part of PBS Great Performances on Friday, May 7.... 
Photos: First Look at Sutton Foster Hosting GREAT PERFORMANCES 50th Anniversary Concert
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster (Anything Goes, Music Man) hosted last night’s star-studded “Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway” concert at Lincoln Center. The concert also features Sara Bareilles, Corbin Bleu, Norm Lewis, Patina Miller, Chita Rivera, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and ... 
PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024 Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work....
GREAT PERFORMANCES: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID to Premiere on PBS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2023 As part of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season, PBS will stream and broadcast the US premiere of “Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” on Friday, October 27 at 9pm.... 
Tune In: Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Airs Tonight on PBS
by Team BWW - May 12, 2023 BroadwayWorld is thrilled to remind you to tune in tonight, May 12, to your local PBS station and go for a fantastic ride with GREAT PERFORMANCES: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best. We were lucky enough to receive an advance sneak peek and were enthralled for 1 hour and 26 minutes of some real... 
Free Cookbook from GREAT PERFORMANCES-A Collaborative Project of Quarantine Cooking
by Marina Kennedy - July 29, 2021 The newest entry in the roster of Covid-19 quarantine driven cookbooks stands out from the pack by being free and a culinary travelogue with recipes representing the cuisines of 20 countries on five continents. 'Quarantine Cookbook, A Community Collaborative Cookbook 2020-2021' is a collection of re... 
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS on the PBS Great Performances Concert
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023 PBS has shared a sneak peek of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller singing 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress the Musical from tonight's Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best concert. The concert also features Sutton Foster, Corbin Bleu, Chita Rivera, Shoshana Bean, Jessica Vosk...
Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform Tonight on GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020 The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam tonight, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.... 
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Will Premiere Two New Specials
by Michael Major - September 14, 2021 PBS has announced the premiere date of two new Great Performances at the MET Specials. Three Divas At Versailles stars Isabel Leonard, Nadine Sierra, and Aileen Perez. Additionally, a special starring Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczala will premiere as well.... 
Sutton Foster, Chita Rivera & More Join GREAT PERFORMANCES 50th Anniversary Concert Special
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 Hosted by Sutton Foster, the special features performances by André de Shields, Robyn Hurder, Jane Krakowski, Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie, Betty Buckley, Jessie Mueller, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and many more. The concert celebration is a living testament to why musical theater continues to re...
PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024 Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.... 
Great Performances Celebrates The Magic Of Maria Callas & Vladimir Horowitz
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2020 This winter, Great Performances shines a spotlight on international music icons Maria Callas and Vladimir Horwitz with two concert documentaries exploring the stories behind the most remarkable performances of their lives. Great Performances: The Magic of Callas Premieres Friday, January 15, 2021 at... 
VIDEO: Regional Theatre Spotlight Shines on L.A. THEATRE WORKS on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2020 Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a Regional Theatre Spotlight On: L.A. THEATRE WORKS: Hosted by Susan Albert Loewenberg with guests Charlayne Woodard, Matthew Rhys, Sarah Drew and Seamus Dever.... 
George Clooney to Receive AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards Career Achievement Honor
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2021 AARP The Magazine announced today that George Clooney will receive its annual Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Clooney – a recipient of two Academy Awards®, a BAFTA® and three Golden Globes®, including the Cecil B. DeMille award.... 
Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - December 10, 2024 PBS has released a new clip of Cynthia Erivo from Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl, a special concert honoring the work of the iconic composer. In the clip, the Wicked star performs a rendition of 'Days of Wine and Roses.' Watch it here!... |
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