PBS March-April 2008 Line-Up incl. Osmonds, Brightman & Met Operas

PBS will offer a wide selection of new features and concerts during its March 2008 line-up; including specials from Andre Rieu, James Last, Sarah Brightman, Daniel O'Donnell, James Taylor, Martina McBride and the High Kings. Shangri-La, a remarkable special from China, explores new dance horizons. And new compilations of classics include a Hollywood treasure chest of singing and dancing and a trip through the 60s. Continuing new music programs are also coming in March and April from signature PBS music series.

The March line-up of music specials features "The Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion." From pop to country, from Branson to Broadway and "Dancing With the Stars," in 50 years of entertaining, the seven performing Osmond siblings have never lost their touch or their huge fan-base. "Osmand-mania" re-ignites in this concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas.

"The Clash Live: Revolution Rock" could turn a whole new generation on to the band whose breakthrough music opened punk to the world. Drawing from never-before-seen live concerts and interview sessions, this performance documentary illuminates the short but highly influential and prolific reign of the band from the mid-70s through the early 80s.

Stop-frame model animation, puppets and digital photography give new life to Sergei Prokofiev's fanciful Peter and the Wolf. Animator Suzie Templeton's award-winning vision and Mark Stephenson and the Philharmonia Orchestra's lively playing combine to create Great Performances "Peter & the Wolf," which has been nominated for an Academy Award.

PBS March 2008 pledge music specials program highlights (check local listings):

"The Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion"
"The Clash Live: Revolution Rock"
"Andre Rieu: In Wonderland"
"James Last at the Royal Albert Hall"
"Sarah Brightman: Symphony in Vienna"
"Shangri La"
"Daniel O'Donnell at Home in Ireland"
Great Performances "James Taylor: One Man Band"
Great Performances "Martina McBride in Concert"
"The High Kings"
"Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure"
"My Music: My Generation – The 60s"

Plus, Great Performance and Live from Lincoln Center promise a wide variety of the performing arts:

Great Performances "Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago"
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET

Live from Lincoln Center "New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly"
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET

Great Performances "Peter & the Wolf"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

Great Performances at The Met "Hansel and Gretel"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET

Great Performances at The Met "Romeo et Juliette"
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD

Great Performances at The Met "Macbeth"
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD

Great Performances "Dance in America: Wolf Traps Face of America"
Monday, April 21, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET

Great Performances "Primo"
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET

Check local listings or visit www.pbs.org for more details