Great Performances Videos

In this edition, De Shields tells stories about THE WIZ's journey to Broadway, starring in Ain't Misbehavin', getting naked for the Queen, and more!

Eli Manning is set to host NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 5. The New York Giants quarterback will appear on the long-running sketch comedy along with Rihanna as the show's musical guest. Check out the promo below!

Josh Brolin will host an all new episode of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, April 14. Gotye will be the show's musical guests. The actor has appeared in theater, film and television and has won acting awards for roles in the films W., No Country for Old Men, Milk and True Grit.

On Saturday night's SNL on NBC, April 7, Sofia Vergara made her debut appearance as host of the long-running sketch comedy show. The Emmy nominated actress can currently be seen in the six-time Emmy Award-winning series, 'Modern Family.' Watch the full episode below!

On Saturday night's SNL on NBC, Sofia Vergara made her debut appearance as host of the long-running sketch comedy show. The Emmy nominated actress can currently be seen in the six-time Emmy Award-winning series, 'Modern Family.'

On April 7th, Sofia Vergara will make her debut appearance as host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. The Emmy nominated actress can currently be seen in the six-time Emmy Award-winning series, 'Modern Family.' One Direction will make their debut appearance as musical guest.

On April 7th, Sofia Vergara will make her debut appearance as host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. The Emmy nominated actress can currently be seen in the six-time Emmy Award-winning series, 'Modern Family.'

Today in 2008, Passing Strange opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 165 performances. Passing Strange is a rock musical about a young African American's artistic journey of self-discovery in Europe, drawing on heavy elements of existentialism, metafictional comedy, and the Künstlerroman. The musical's lyrics and book are by Stew with music and orchestrations by Heidi Rodewald and Stew. It was created in collaboration with director Annie Dorsen. The musical was developed at the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab in 2004 and 2005, one of the only works there ever to be invited back for a second round of development. It had productions in Berkeley, California and Off-Broadway before opening on Broadway in 2008, garnering strong reviews and several awards. Spike Lee filmed the musical on Broadway as a documentary, premiering the film in 2009.

Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell stopped by 'Meet The Press' for an interview with David Gregory while in Washington for the "Discover Ellington Festival." He discusses Duke Ellington, the artist who the festival honors, and the influence that jazz had on him.

Broadway musical theater stars Rachel York and Brent Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the West End production of the Tony Award-winning revival of 'Kiss Me, Kate' filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive two-act concert 'Isn't It Romantic?' on Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m. at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. York, a Drama Desk and two-time IRNE Award winner, and Barrett, an LA Drama Critics Award winner and Olivier Award nominee, will sing some of their favorite love songs from the stage, screen, and American Songbook.

Today in 1999, Fosse opened at the Broadhurst THeatre, where it ran for 1093 performances. Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. The original Broadway production, conceived and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Ann Reinking was choreographed by Reinking and Chet Walker. In 2002, Fosse, featuring Reinking and Ben Vereen, was aired as part of the Great Performances series on PBS television. A London production opened at the West End Prince of Wales Theatre on February 8, 2000 and closed January 6, 2001. The musical did not recreate the musical numbers as originally presented but instead had primarily black-and-white costumes (including the all-important hats), set against a simple setting.

Talk show host and former SNL castmember Jimmy Fallon returned to his roots this past Saturday night as the host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. On the show, former 'Weekend Update' anchors Fallon, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler stopped by for an old fashioned Joke Off with Seth Meyers.

Talk show host and former SNL castmember Jimmy Fallon returns to his roots this Saturday as the host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. NBC has just released a promo of Fallon rehearsing an off-key rendition of a Christmas carol jam session with former co-star Fred Armisen.

Julie Taymor attended today the upcoming production of The Lion King which is going to open in Madrid Teatro Lope de Vega next October 21st. She joined the company in the celebration of this rehearsals during a press meeting this morning. Watch the clip to enjoy this moment!

It looks like all of America -- is rockin' to Elvis: The Great Performances as it debuts at the top spot - #1 - on Billboard's Top Music Video Sales chart this week. Released August 2, 2011, Elvis: The Great Performances 2 DVD Set (Hip-O/SOFA Entertainment) captures the talent, mesmerizing stage presence and charisma of the man known throughout the world as the 'King' of Rock ‘N' Roll. This collection follows Elvis' career from his first televised appearance that shocked America and had everyone talking about his hip-shaking performance, to a sold-out concert a few weeks before his death on August 16, 1977. With over 2-hours of re-mastered footage, new packaging, and never-before-seen interviews, Elvis: The Great Performances 2 DVD set offers a glimpse into the world of one of America's most beloved icons.