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Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall.
Recorded from Broadway, this musical tells the story of the American suffragist movement.
Josh Groban returns to PBS in a special, personal concert.
Scott Yoo crosses this sunlit, rainy, volcanic land of extremes to meet Icelandic composers.
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
Nadine Sierra stars as Amina in Bellini’s tale of love lost and found.
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
In this adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel, two Jewish cousins invent an anti-fascist superhero.
Experience Zeffirelli’s beloved production set in 19th-century Paris.
Samara Joy makes her much-anticipated debut at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall.
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Experience the holiday classic in a new light.
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the misadventures of Sebastian and Viola.
Follow prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury and pursues a new career as choreographer.
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame.
Director Claus Guth reimagines the biblical tale through Oscar Wilde’s haunting play.
The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic in Schönbrunn Palace Park.
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading the cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece.
In her second role of this season of Great Performances at the Met, Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore.
Angel Blue makes her highly anticipated Met role debut as Aida.
Experience this Cole Porter classic musical starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block.
Experience this musical by Conor McPherson featuring the music of Bob Dylan set in 1934 Minnesota.
Lise Davidsen stars in the title role and Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s Broadway comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim.
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.
Discover Agustin Barrios’ rise from rural Paraguay to becoming a pioneering guitar composer.
Specials
Conductor Gemma New leads the orchestra with a focus on creating a collective musical experience.
Violinist Allison Taylor traveled to India, where she realized she didn't know about the instrument.
Bassoonist Eleni Katz shares a glimpse of her musical journey at New World Symphony.
Born in Austin, James knew from an early age that he wanted to play the violin.
Cellist Tommy Mesa's love of music began with his interest in playing drums.
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Joshua Brown picked up the violin at age two.
Composed of violinists Lucy Wang and Hao Zhou, violist Aiden Kane, and cellist Tate Zawadiuk.
What happens when a RuPaul’s Drag Race-winner takes on Broadway—on her own terms?
Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots.
Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand.
Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime.
A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of Balourdet Quartet, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of Sandbox Percussion, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A series of profiles on the Avery Fisher Career Grant Award recipients.
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Experience Hans Christian Andersen's haunting tale of love in this inventive ballet.
Daniel Catan's has adapted the popular 1994 film Il Postino as an opera.
Extras
Nicole Scherzinger performs "Maybe This Time" from "Cabaret."
Inspired by the iconic 1935 movie musical starring Fred Astaire.
On arriving in London, Jerry Travers gets invited to fancy event.
Jerry Travers (Phillip Attmore) is fancy free!
Recorded from Broadway, this musical tells the story of the American suffragist movement.
Carrie Chapman Catt meets with President Wilson as a protest rages outside his office.
Alice Paul, now in her 80s, encourages the next generation to keep marching for women's rights.
Ida B. Wells confronts Alice Paul over her refusal to let Black activists in the front of the march.
Explore this year's lineup for Great Performances' Broadway's Best!
Josh Groban performs Sondheim favorites "Not While I'm Around" and "Children Will Listen."
Scott Yoo hears "Helka" by the Icelandic composer Jón Leifs.
Scott Yoo learns how driftwood can be made into an iconic Icelandic instrument.
Scott Yoo crosses this sunlit, rainy, volcanic land of extremes to meet Icelandic composers.
Alice Dade learns from Rifat Varo about how the Turkish reed flute gets made.
Scott Yoo learns about the kanun and Turkish court music.
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
Chris Ware and Scott Yoo discuss the first recording of "The Entertainer."
In this reimagining of "Treemonisha," the West African kora take center stage.
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
Nadine Sierra sings an excerpt from Amina’s Act II aria.
Nadine Sierra stars as Amina in Bellini’s tale of love lost and found.
Johannes Moser and Scott Yoo perform Brahms' Double Concerto, 1st movement.
Elisabeth Brauss and Scott Yoo discuss the relationship between Schumann and Brahms.
Take a look at what we explore in season 7 of "Now Hear This.
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
Sam (Miles Mykkanen) and Joe (Andrzej Filończyk) create The Escapist.
In this adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel, two Jewish cousins invent an anti-fascist superhero.
Mason Bates discusses how he creates the world of "The Escapist."