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Experience the Bard's classic from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Jimmy Webb takes center stage to perform his catalog, sharing intimate stories behind the songs.
From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Great Performances pays tribute to Wynette’s musical legacy.
A magical-realist portrait of painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s meditation on love and death.
Enjoy the orchestra's annual concert conducted by Lorenzo Viotti featuring Bryn Terfel as soloist.
Soprano Asmik Grigorian and baritone Iurii Samoilov star in this production.
Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee star as Elvira and Arturo.
Giordano’s tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała.
Nicole Scherzinger performs at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time.
Strauss’ romance brings the glamour of 19th-century Vienna
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 at Union Chapel.
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.
Specials
Pianist Dmitry Yudin immigrated from Moscow to the United States to follow his older sister.
Nathan Meltzer first picked up the violin while living in Vienna and attending elementary school.
First taking up the violin at age three, Keila Wakao was raised in a musical family.
Cellist Leland Ko shares the impact his teachers have had on him on his musical journey.
Step into the journey of Robert “Silk” Mason as they make their long-awaited Broadway debut.
Follow Luke Evans as he returns to his theatrical roots in “The Rocky Horror Show.”
Follow Marla Mindelle as she steps into the spotlight as both star and co-creator of “Titaníque.”
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
Dudamel conducts the world premiere of "Imágenes Mestizas" by Tania León.
Romeo tells Friar Lawrence about meeting Juliet and his plan to marry her.
Juliet waits impatiently for the Nurse to return with news of Romeo.
The cast of Romeo & Juliet reflects on how they prepare for a Shakespearean role.
Experience the Bard's classic from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Romeo and Juliet meet at Juliet's balcony at this production from the Public Theater.
Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and Ashley Campbell perform "Highwayman."
Sheléa performs "MacArthur Park" in this retrospective concert for Jimmy Webb.
Jimmy Webb takes center stage to perform his catalog, sharing intimate stories behind the songs.
In this retrospective concert, Jimmy Webb performs his hit "Up, Up and Away."
From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Great Performances pays tribute to Wynette’s musical legacy.
The War & Treaty perform "Golden Ring" by Tammy Wynette and George Jones.
Debby Boone performs "'Til I Can Make It on My Own" by Tammy Wynette.
Wynonna Judd performs "Woman to Woman" by Tammy Wynette.
A magical-realist portrait of painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Frida Kahlo, finally free of physical pain, finds herself unable to paint.
Michael Spyres and Lise Davidsen, as the title characters, sing an excerpt from Act II.
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s meditation on love and death.
Sir Bryn Terfel performs "If I Were a Rich Man" with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Enjoy the orchestra's annual concert conducted by Lorenzo Viotti featuring Bryn Terfel as soloist.
Iurii Samoilov sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act III arioso.
Soprano Asmik Grigorian and baritone Iurii Samoilov star in this production.
Elvira (Lisette Oropesa) performs “Qui la voce sua soave” in "I Puritani."
Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee star as Elvira and Arturo.
Sentenced to death during the French Revolution, Andrea Chénier (Piotr Beczała) performs one last po
Giordano’s tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała.
Nicole Scherzinger performs at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time.
Nicole Scherzinger performs "Don't Rain on My Parade" from "Funny Girl."
Nicole Scherzinger performs "Maybe This Time" from "Cabaret."