Latest Articles About American Masters on PBS
PBS AMERICAN MASTERS to Celebrate The Public Theatre's Joe Papp with Documentary
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 Ahead of the 60th Anniversary Season of Free Shakespeare in The Park at New York City’s Delacorte Theater in Central Park, American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts tells the story of this indomitable, street-wise champion of the arts. ... 
American Masters to Premiere Alvin Ailey Documentary
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021 American Masters: Ailey is a portrait of the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), a trailblazing pioneer who founded his influential studio Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 at age 27. Using previously unheard audio interviews recorded in the last year of Ailey’s life, the docum... 
Palisades Virtuosi to Present 100! Concert Celebration Of Their 100 New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2023 Join Palisades Virtuosi for a concert celebration of their 100 new works on December 3 at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ. Don't miss this critically-acclaimed flute, clarinet, and piano trio.... 
National Symphony Orchestra to Presents BEETHOVEN & AMERICAN MASTERS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2021 The NSO will present Beethoven & American Masters, a three-week festival featuring concerts that belatedly celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. Led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, the concerts pair symphonies by Beethoven with works by 20th-century American composers... 
Gil Gutiérrez Trio to Perform at Birdland in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024 See the gifted Gil Gutiérrez Trio at Birdland NYC on Friday, May 17, Saturday May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Learn how to purchase tickets.m... 
PBS to Premiere Dr. Anthony Fauci Documentary
by Michael Major - July 27, 2022 Now, the new documentary American Masters: Tony – A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci captures the most prominent physician in America at work over a period of 14 months, beginning with Inauguration Day 2021, as he strives to improve national public health.... 
LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY to Air on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - February 11, 2025 Discover the life of Broadway legend Liza Minnelli in 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,' premiering on PBS April 1 at 9 PM ET as part of the American Masters series. The documentary explores Minnelli's 1970s career and personal life with insights from friends and mentors.... 
American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020 American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming free again for a limited time on pbs.org/americanmasters and on the PBS Video app which will run through December 26 before going back to members-only PBS Passport.... 
AMERICAN MASTERS to Spotlight Tony- Winning Choreographer Twyla Tharp
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021 American Masters on PBS will explore the life and career of dance legend and Tony Award-winning choreographer, Twyla Tharp. ... 
AMERICAN MASTERS Season Finale Will Explore Life of Helen Keller
by Michael Major - September 16, 2021 Emmy and Tony Award winner Cherry Jones will perform Keller’s writings in the season 35 finale. The new documentary rediscovers the complex life and legacy of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since childhood, exploring how she used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice....
AMERICAN MASTERS to Spotlight Tony- Winning Choreographer Twyla Tharp
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021 American Masters on PBS will explore the life and career of dance legend and Tony Award-winning choreographer, Twyla Tharp. ... 
American Symphony Orchestra to Host Free Performances
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022 The American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) continues its 60th anniversary season on Sunday, June 5 with American Masters, a free symphonic concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring the world premiere of Roberto Sierra’s newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin performed by acclaimed electric vio... 
American Masters Announces New Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020 American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder presents an unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance.... 
PBS AMERICAN MASTERS to Premiere Documentary about Surfing Legend Duke Kahanamoku
by Marissa Tomeo - May 03, 2022 Five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku shattered records as a swimmer and brought surfing to the world while overcoming rampant racism in a lifetime of personal challenges. American Masters: Waterman — Duke: Ambassador of Aloha explores his life, career and struggles with prejudice. ... 
New Mel Brooks Memoir Will Hit Shelves This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - August 04, 2021 Mel Brooks has a new book coming soon! Penguin Random House's Ballantine Books will publish All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business on November 30, 2021. Click here to pre-order today!... 
AMERICAN MASTERS Examines the Life and Career of Author Flannery O'Connor
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2021 Featuring new, original interviews with Mary Karr, Hilton Als, Alice Walker, Tobias Wolff, Tommy Lee Jones, Alice McDermott and others....
National Symphony Orchestra to Presents BEETHOVEN & AMERICAN MASTERS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2021 The NSO will present Beethoven & American Masters, a three-week festival featuring concerts that belatedly celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. Led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, the concerts pair symphonies by Beethoven with works by 20th-century American composers... 
RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT Will Premiere Oct. 5 on PBS
by TV News Desk - August 02, 2021 Film interviewees include Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Karen Olivo, as well as Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda.... 
PBS to Air Blake Edwards Documentary With New Interviews From Julie Andrews, Lesley Ann Warren, & More
by Josh Sharpe - July 16, 2024 PBS is set to air American Masters – Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames nationwide Tuesday, August 27 at 9 p.m. ET. Featuring never-before-seen archival video and stills, the film offers an exploration into the filmmaker’s complex life and genre-spanning career, as shared by filmmakers and fam... 
AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary on PBS to Focus on the Career, Social Vision & Impact of The Public Theater's Joe Papp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022 A cultural change agent for more than fifty years, Papp’s stages held up a mirror to society with work that reflected the reality of people’s lives. Directed, produced and written by Tracie Holder and Karen Thorsen, American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts premieres nationwide Friday, June 3 at 9 p.m... 
Palisades Virtuosi to Present BLUE SKIES - GREEN MEADOWS at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023 The critically-acclaimed Palisades Virtuosi flute, clarinet and piano trio, 2022 winner of The American Prize - Ernst Bacon Award for their performances of American music, will be in concert on Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 PM, performing Blue Skies - Green Meadows at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood.... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for AMERICAN MASTERS: JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS on PBS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022 Ahead of the 60th Anniversary Season of Free Shakespeare in The Park at New York City's Delacorte Theater in Central Park, American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts tells the story of this indomitable, street-wise champion of the arts.... 
Palisades Virtuosi to Present A TRIBUTE TO BEETHOVEN (HAPPY BELATED 250TH!)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2021 The critically-acclaimed Palisades Virtuosi flute, clarinet and piano trio will be in concert on Sunday, October 10 @ 3:00 PM, presenting A Tribute to Beethoven (Happy Belated 250th!) at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 1799 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, NJ.... 
Rita Moreno Documentary, LA FRONTERA, & More To Premiere on PBS for Hispanic Heritage Month
by Michael Major - August 25, 2021 PBS will be offering a new lineup of premiere content to celebrate Latino Heritage Month this September and October. New performances from The Met, Rita Moreno documentary, and The 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will highlight the schedule.... 
PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021 Throughout the month of February, while celebrating Black History Month, PBS has made it easy for Charley Pride fans and new audiences alike to learn more about his history in country music and the impact he made throughout the world.... |
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