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.
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.
Latest Articles About Great Performances on PBS
Video: KISS ME, KATE Cast Performs 'Another Op'nin', Another Show' From PBS Proshot
by Josh Sharpe - June 02, 2025
PBS Great Performances recently shared a new clip from the West End proshot of Kiss Me, Kate. . In the clip, the cast of 'The Taming of the Shrew' prepares for opening night with 'Another Op'nin', Another Show.' Watch it now!...
Video: Watch the Cast of KISS ME, KATE Perform 'Too Darn Hot' From PBS Proshot
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025
PBS Great Performances has shared a new clip from the West End proshot of Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block. In the clip, the cast can be seen performing the show-stopping number 'Too Darn Hot.' Watch it now!...
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge o...
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
PBS Great Performances has premiered the second episode of Stagebound, featuring the Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw star Andrew Durand. Watch the new episode now! ...
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!...
PBS's STAGEBOUND Sets Andrew Durand for Episode 2; Release Date Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
Great Performances has unveiled new details about the second episode of Stagebound, the digital series that follows Broadway performers on their journey to opening night. The upcoming episode will feature Dead Outlaw's Andrew Durand and is set to debut Wednesday, May 21 at 12 p.m....
Video: Behind the Curtain of YELLOW FACE with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
PBS recently aired the official pro-shot of the 2024 Broadway production of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face as part of the Broadway Great Performances line-up. Now, viewers can go behind the curtain of the Tony-nominated production in a new video with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, Leigh Silverman,...
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025
PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!...
Video: Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers’ Journey to BOOP! Debut in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
PBS Great Performances has debuted the first episode of Stagebound, featuring Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the title role in BOOP! The Musical. Watch it now!...
GREAT PERFORMANCES Launches STAGEBOUND Series; First Episode to Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025
Great Performances is set to debut Stagebound, a new all-access digital series that follows Broadway performers on their journey to opening night. The first episode will feature Jasmine Amy Rogers, the breakout star of BOOP! The Musical. ...
Video: Daniel Dae Kim Stars in YELLOW FACE Clip From PBS Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2025
PBS has shared a clip from the upcoming Great Performances broadcast of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face, which ran on Broadway in 2024. Watch it now, ahead of the full live capture of the show airing on Friday, May 16....
Video: PBS Previews 'Broadway's Best' 2025 GREAT PERFORMANCES Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - May 05, 2025
PBS and Great Performances have shared a new teaser for Broadway's Best, a series that returns to the channel this month. Take a look at a preview of the 2025 lineup, which includes Next to Normal, Yellow Face, Girl From the North Country, and Kiss Me, Kate....
Photos: Alan Cumming at The WNET Group 2025 Gala in New York City
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2025
On Monday night, The WNET Group hosted its 2025 gala to celebrate the arts and public media, featuring a special performance by Hollywood and Broadway icon, Alan Cumming. Take a look at photos from the evening here!...
BILLY NATION Comes to The Newmark Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2025
Billy Nation pays tribute to this world-class talent and does Billy’s songs justice with great performances and passionate live shows that bring back the authentic spirit of the piano man’s music!...
Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED Sets GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Airing
by Josh Sharpe - January 09, 2025
PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met series. Based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play and featuring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, Grounded will air Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS....
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Upstart Crows of Santa Fe in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe will perform As You Like It with two casts of actors, ages 10-18 in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production. ...
Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - December 10, 2024
PBS has released a new clip of Cynthia Erivo from Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl, a special concert honoring the work of the iconic composer. In the clip, the Wicked star performs a rendition of 'Days of Wine and Roses.' Watch it here!...
YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim to Premiere on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - November 21, 2024
Great Performances has announced it will capture Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face for premiere on PBS. The Great Performances premiere on PBS will be announced at a later date. ...
Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More to Perform in PBS Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - November 12, 2024
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra raises the curtain on the Bowl's 2024 season with a 100th birthday celebration for the iconic composer, Henry Mancini. Hosted by Jeff Goldblum, the starry concert features performances by stage and “Wicked” film star Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, and more....
Kristin Chenoweth to Appear in GREAT PERFORMANCES Patsy Cline Concert
by Josh Sharpe - July 31, 2024
This fall, Great Performances presents Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight, a star-studded concert filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Patsy’s home stage in Nashville, to celebrate her life, legacy and music. The concert features artists from numerous genres including Kristin Chenoweth, ...
Audra McDonald Brings Broadway to PBS
by Team BWW - June 10, 2024
Broadway fans in New York and across the country are in luck this spring: They can see six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald featured in Great Performances’ “Broadway’s Best” lineup on New York City's own PBS station, THIRTEEN....
PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024
Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work....
PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024
The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed on Broadway earlier this year. The lineup also includes the Audra McDonald concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th...
GREAT PERFORMANCES: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID to Premiere on PBS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2023
As part of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season, PBS will stream and broadcast the US premiere of “Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” on Friday, October 27 at 9pm....
Videos: Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'Being Alive' & More From the 'Great Performances' 50th Anniversary Concert
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023
New videos from the upcoming Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best concert have been revealed! Watch Sutton Foster perform 'Being Alive' from Company, Corbin Bleu executing a tap number from Jelly’s Last Jam and Rob McClure honoring musicals like Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, H...
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