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In its 39th season on PBS, GREAT PERFORMANCES is still the only place on primetime television where you can see the best in music, opera, theater, dance and popular song from across America and around the world.



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WNET to Stream Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, RED and More! Photo WNET to Stream Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, RED and More!
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2020

Pass the time with some free-to-stream programming and resources available from WNET for audiences of all ages. ...


PBS' Great Performances to Present Peter Boyer's 'Ellis Island: The Dream Of America Photo PBS' Great Performances to Present Peter Boyer's 'Ellis Island: The Dream Of America With Pacific Symphony'
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2020

PBS's Great Performances and Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, pay tribute to America's history and celebrate the historic American immigrant experience with a special Independence Day weekend program of composer Peter Boyer's Grammy-nominated contemporary classical work a?oeEll...


VIDEO: Met Opera's MANON To Air On PBS This Weekend Photo VIDEO: Met Opera's MANON To Air On PBS This Weekend
by Alan Henry - January 02, 2020

This Sunday at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), season 14 of Great Performances at the Met premieres with Massenet's French tale, Manon. Soprano Lisette Oropesa stars as Manon, alongside tenor Michael Fabiano as Chevalier des Grieux, and Artur Ruciński (Lescaut), Brett Polegato (de Brétigny), ...


VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of PORGY AND BESS Starring Eric Owens and Angel Blue on PBS Photo VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of PORGY AND BESS Starring Eric Owens and Angel Blue on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 06, 2020

Great Performances at the Met: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess premieres Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)....


Great Performances on PBS Announces 'Broadway's Best' Lineup Featuring 42ND STREET, T Photo Great Performances on PBS Announces 'Broadway's Best' Lineup Featuring 42ND STREET, THE KING AND I, KINKY BOOTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2019

Great Performances returns with its third annual a?oeBroadway's Besta?? lineup of acclaimed theatrical productions, premiering Fridays, November 1-29 at 9 p.m. on PBS(check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app. This fall's lineup spotlights musicals, comedy and drama: a?oe42nd Street...


GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO AND JULIET Premieres September 11th Photo GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO AND JULIET Premieres September 11th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020

This film adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece takes legendary Royal Ballet choreographer Kenneth MacMillan’s 1965 audience favorite out of the theater and into the streets of a cinematic Verona, offering a passionate reimagining of this timeless love story. ...


JOHN LEGUIZAMO'S ROAD TO BROADWAY is Nominated for an Imagen Award Photo JOHN LEGUIZAMO'S ROAD TO BROADWAY is Nominated for an Imagen Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2019

The documentary John Leguizamo's Road To Broadway is among this year's Imagen Awards nominees. The NGL Studios documentary was produced by Bradley Kaplan and Jill Krikorian and directed by Ben DeJesus....


BROADWAY AT HOME on PBS Continues With GREAT PERFORMANCES: SHE LOVES ME & More Photo BROADWAY AT HOME on PBS Continues With GREAT PERFORMANCES: SHE LOVES ME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2020

Beginning July 24, GREAT PERFORMANCES will continue to keep the performing arts alive with Broadway at Home, broadcasting a theatrical favorite every week on PBS....


Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cancels 2020-21 Season Photo Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cancels 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - July 11, 2020

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts has announced the cancellation of its 2020-21 season due to the health crisis....


WNET to Stream Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, RED and More! Photo WNET to Stream Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, RED and More!
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2020

Pass the time with some free-to-stream programming and resources available from WNET for audiences of all ages. ...


PBS Will Premiere MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park on November 22 Photo PBS Will Premiere MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park on November 22
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019

For the first time in over 40 years, The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare In The Park will be broadcast on PBS' Great Performances, furthering our mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all. The production will air on Friday, November 22 at 9/8c....


92Y to Present Conversation With Anna Deavere Smith Photo 92Y to Present Conversation With Anna Deavere Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2020

As part of 92Y's Confronting Hate initiative, 92Y announced a conversation with celebrated playwright, actor, and professor Anna Deavere Smith on Monday, June 15 at 7 pm ET....


The New York Philharmonic Will Present Two New Facebook and YouTube Broadcasts Photo The New York Philharmonic Will Present Two New Facebook and YouTube Broadcasts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2020

The New York Philharmonic is making available two new broadcasts this week on Facebook and YouTube. This Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, the Philharmonic will rebroadcast the 1982 Great Performances episode featuring violinist and Philharmonic Board Member Itzhak Perlman performing the Mendelssoh...


BROADWAY AT HOME on PBS Continues With GREAT PERFORMANCES: SHE LOVES ME & More Photo BROADWAY AT HOME on PBS Continues With GREAT PERFORMANCES: SHE LOVES ME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2020

Beginning July 24, GREAT PERFORMANCES will continue to keep the performing arts alive with Broadway at Home, broadcasting a theatrical favorite every week on PBS....


Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Open Segerstrom Center's 19-20 Dance Season Photo Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Open Segerstrom Center's 19-20 Dance Season
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2019

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome the return of Russia's renowned Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra October 16 - 20, 2019 in Segerstrom Hall. The prominent company from St. Petersburg opens the Center's 2019 - 2020 International Dance Season performing Marius Petipa's timeless epic L...


GREAT PERFORMANCES Airs 'The Riddle of Bach' on Friday Photo GREAT PERFORMANCES Airs 'The Riddle of Bach' on Friday
by Abigail Charpentier - September 23, 2019

a?oeThe Riddle of Bach,' the second episode of the new miniseries Great Performances: Now Hear This is premiering this Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/nowhearthis and the PBS Video app. ...


GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Leonard Bernstein's MASS Featuring Paulo Szot Photo GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Leonard Bernstein's MASS Featuring Paulo Szot
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2020

Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein Mass, premiering Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app....


GREAT PERFORMANCES Airs 'The Riddle of Bach' on Friday Photo GREAT PERFORMANCES Airs 'The Riddle of Bach' on Friday
by Abigail Charpentier - September 23, 2019

a?oeThe Riddle of Bach,' the second episode of the new miniseries Great Performances: Now Hear This is premiering this Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/nowhearthis and the PBS Video app. ...


PBS' Great Performances to Present Peter Boyer's 'Ellis Island: The Dream Of America Photo PBS' Great Performances to Present Peter Boyer's 'Ellis Island: The Dream Of America With Pacific Symphony'
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2020

PBS's Great Performances and Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, pay tribute to America's history and celebrate the historic American immigrant experience with a special Independence Day weekend program of composer Peter Boyer's Grammy-nominated contemporary classical work a?oeEll...


PBS Streams Shows From Live From Lincoln Center and Great Performances Series For Fre Photo PBS Streams Shows From Live From Lincoln Center and Great Performances Series For Free
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2020

PBS has unlocked a selection of its shows and concerts in its Live From Lincoln Center and Great Performances series, for a limited time....


VIDEO: Minnesota Opera's DOUBT is Now Available to Stream on PBS Photo VIDEO: Minnesota Opera's DOUBT is Now Available to Stream on PBS
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2020

Great Performances: Doubt from Minnesota Opera is a new opera based on playwright John Patrick Shanley's acclaimed 2005 Broadway play, which was later adapted into an Academy Award-nominated 2008 film. ...


PBS Will Premiere MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park on November 22 Photo PBS Will Premiere MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park on November 22
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019

For the first time in over 40 years, The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare In The Park will be broadcast on PBS' Great Performances, furthering our mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all. The production will air on Friday, November 22 at 9/8c....


PBS to Air ANN Starring Holland Taylor This June Photo PBS to Air ANN Starring Holland Taylor This June
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2020

This summer, Great Performances explores the lives of two trailblazing American women with two acclaimed theatrical productions. Great Performances: Ann, Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor's compelling portrayal of the legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards, premieres Friday, June 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS....


JAGGED LITTLE PILL Star Elizabeth Stanley Joins SESSIONS WITH THE STARS From The Gate Photo JAGGED LITTLE PILL Star Elizabeth Stanley Joins SESSIONS WITH THE STARS From The Gateway
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2020

The Gateway continues its virtual web series 'SESSIONS WITH THE STARS' next week with Broadway's Elizabeth Stanley of Alanis Morissette's debut musical Jagged Little Pill....


TICK, TICK... BOOM!, CINDERELLA, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's No Photo TICK, TICK... BOOM!, CINDERELLA, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's November Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019

There has been a lot of news this past month regarding stage-to-screen adaptations! It was confirmed that Idina Menzel will play Evelyn, the evil stepmother, in the live-action Cinderella film starring Camila Cabello. Ariana Debose has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's Netflix adaptation of the The P...






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