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The primetime performing arts series on PBS showcasing the best in music, opera, theater, dance and popular song from across America and around the world.

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. ...


Club 11 London Cancels Stephanie J. Block Performance at Cadogan Hall; Plans to Resch Photo Club 11 London Cancels Stephanie J. Block Performance at Cadogan Hall; Plans to Reschedule for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2020

Club 11 London has announced the cancellation of Stephanie J. Block's performance at Cadogan Hall on August 30th 2020....


New Season of GREAT PERFORMANCES: Now Hear This Features Haydn, Schubert, Mozart and Photo New Season of GREAT PERFORMANCES: Now Hear This Features Haydn, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2020

From Vienna to Montreal, Berlin to Philadelphia, London to New York City and beyond, celebrated violinist and chief conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic Scott Yoo discovers the secret stories behind some of the greatest classical music ever composed in the second season of Great Performances: N...


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: 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: 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. ...


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....


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....


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...


WBLS Presents Home For The Holidays With KEM And Joe, 12/12 Photo WBLS Presents Home For The Holidays With KEM And Joe, 12/12
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2019

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBLS presents Home for the Holidays with KEM and Joe on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 8:00 p.m....


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....


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. ...


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. ...


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 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....


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....


THIRTEEN's Great Performances Presents Holland Taylor's ANN on June 19 on PBS Photo THIRTEEN's Great Performances Presents Holland Taylor's ANN on June 19 on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019

THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES will present Holland Taylor's Ann nationwide on Friday, June 19 on PBS....


BCMS Presents Haydn, Wiancko, Martinu & Bartók Photo BCMS Presents Haydn, Wiancko, Martinu & Bartók
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2019

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Lea Salonga Joins GREAT PERFORMANCES: BROADWAY BEST Lineup Photo Lea Salonga Joins GREAT PERFORMANCES: BROADWAY BEST Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020

Multiple-award winning actress and singer, Lea Salonga will join PBS' Great Performances for their fourth annual 'Broadway's Best' series slated for November....


VIDEO: Patrick Stewart MACBETH Streaming Now from PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Photo VIDEO: Patrick Stewart MACBETH Streaming Now from PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 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: Tony Winner Paulo Szot Sings 'A Simple Song' in the 'Leonard Bernstein Mass' o Photo VIDEO: Tony Winner Paulo Szot Sings 'A Simple Song' in the 'Leonard Bernstein Mass' on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020

World-renowned Brazilian baritone, Paulo Szot playing the Celebrant, sings Leonard Bernstein's iconic a?oeA Simple Songa?? in this clip from the upcoming Great Performances: Leonard Bernstein Mass. ...


Tune In to PBS This Friday for The Public Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Photo Tune In to PBS This Friday for The Public Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 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....


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. ...


WBLS Presents Home For The Holidays With KEM And Joe, 12/12 Photo WBLS Presents Home For The Holidays With KEM And Joe, 12/12
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2019

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBLS presents Home for the Holidays with KEM and Joe on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 8:00 p.m....






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