Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Episodes
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Episode 22, Season 51
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended PerformanceFeatures an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.2:24:52 -
Episode 21, Season 51
Purlie VictoriousThe comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.1:45:24 -
Episode 20, Season 51
Audra McDonald at the London PalladiumAudra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.1:22:24 -
Episode 19, Season 51
HamletExperience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.2:33:19 -
Episode 17, Season 51
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.54:24 -
Episode 16, Season 51
Now Hear This “Old Friends”Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.53:54 -
Episode 15, Season 51
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.53:24 -
Episode 14, Season 51
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.53:54 -
Episode 11, Season 51
George Jones: Still Playin’ PossumHonor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.1:24:25 -
Episode 10, Season 51
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank GehryCelebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.1:24:55 -
Episode 7, Season 51
Making Shakespeare: The First FolioCelebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.1:53:59