Latest Articles About Great Performances on PBS
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - March 30, 2021 In this contemporary rendering of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. ... 
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... 
The Metropolitan Opera Announces VERDI'S REQUIEM: THE MET REMEMBERS 9/11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2021 The Metropolitan Opera will present a pre-season performance of Verdi’s Requiem to commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 7:45pm ET, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the Met Orchestra and Chorus with a quartet of star soloists.... 
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
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).... 
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: 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. ... 
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
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.... 
INTIMATE APPAREL to Premiere on PBS in September
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Set in turn of the century New York, Intimate Apparel tells the story of Esther (Kearstin Piper Brown), a lonely, single African American woman who makes her living sewing corsets and ladies’ undergarments. Featuring a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her play, and music by Ricky Ian Gordon, the o...
The Metropolitan Opera Announces VERDI'S REQUIEM: THE MET REMEMBERS 9/11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2021 The Metropolitan Opera will present a pre-season performance of Verdi’s Requiem to commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 7:45pm ET, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the Met Orchestra and Chorus with a quartet of star soloists.... 
VIDEO: First Look at Josh Groban's GREAT BIG RADIO CITY SHOW Concert on PBS
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres alongside several special guest stars including Cyndi Lauper, Denée Benton, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck and more. Watch a video preview of the upcoming concert special now!... 
COMPANY Documentary, ANYTHING GOES, and More Announced for PBS Great Performances 'Broadway's Best' Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022 This Friday, Great Performances returns with its fifth annual “Broadway’s Best” lineup. Find out how to tune in and when. ... 
GREAT PERFORMANCES Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season With Josh Groban Concert, RICHARD III & More
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 The season features the premiere of Great Performances: Intimate Apparel, which is available to stream now, and the premiere of Great Performances: Richard III from The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park; Josh Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show with Cyndi Lauper, Deneé Benton, and Tiler P... 
GREAT PERFORMANCES to Spotlight American Composers Inspired by Their Cultural Heritage in NOW HEAR THIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2022 Follow celebrated violinist and conductor Scott Yoo as he travels the United States to uncover the musical influences of some of America’s most prominent composers — Amy Beach, Florence Price and Aaron Copland — in of the third season of Great Performances: Now Hear This....
The Metropolitan Opera Announces VERDI'S REQUIEM: THE MET REMEMBERS 9/11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2021 The Metropolitan Opera will present a pre-season performance of Verdi’s Requiem to commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 7:45pm ET, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the Met Orchestra and Chorus with a quartet of star soloists.... 
Opening of GREAT PERFORMANCES Headquarters Signals Recovery for NYC's Hospitality Industry and the Bronx
by Marina Kennedy - May 14, 2021 Great Performances, New York City’s esteemed catering and events company, took up residence in its new 51,000 sq. ft. headquarters in the South Bronx’s Bruckner Building at 2417 Third Avenue on May 4,2021....
INTIMATE APPAREL to Premiere on PBS in September
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Set in turn of the century New York, Intimate Apparel tells the story of Esther (Kearstin Piper Brown), a lonely, single African American woman who makes her living sewing corsets and ladies’ undergarments. Featuring a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her play, and music by Ricky Ian Gordon, the o... 
VIDEO: PBS Shares First Look at KEEPING COMPANY WITH SONDHEIM Documentary
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Watch a trailer for the broadcast which takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway. The film features rehearsal and performance footage, plus new interviews with Elliott, Lenk, LuPone, Sondheim, m...
GREAT PERFORMANCES to Spotlight American Composers Inspired by Their Cultural Heritage in NOW HEAR THIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2022 Follow celebrated violinist and conductor Scott Yoo as he travels the United States to uncover the musical influences of some of America’s most prominent composers — Amy Beach, Florence Price and Aaron Copland — in of the third season of Great Performances: Now Hear This....
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - March 30, 2021 In this contemporary rendering of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. ... 
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - March 17, 2021 An original film for television by the National Theatre, Great Performances: Romeo & Juliet premieres Friday, April 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app....
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: PBS Shares First Look at KEEPING COMPANY WITH SONDHEIM Documentary
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Watch a trailer for the broadcast which takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway. The film features rehearsal and performance footage, plus new interviews with Elliott, Lenk, LuPone, Sondheim, m... 
Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform Tonight on GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020 The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam tonight, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.... |
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