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- Season 51 overviewOct 27, 2023-May 31, 202414 episodesSeason 51 episodes14. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary May 31, 2024
- Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein.
- 13. Purlie Victorious May 24, 2024
- Leslie Odom Jr. portrays a Black preacher who schemes to reclaim his inheritance.
- 12. Audra McDonald at the London Palladium May 17, 2024
- Audra McDonald performs classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am" and "Summertime."
- 11. Hamlet May 10, 2024
- A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role.
- 10. The Composer Is Yoo May 3, 2024
- Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time.
- 9. Now Hear This: Old Friends Apr 26, 2024
- Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles.
- 8. Now Hear This: Virtuosos Apr 19, 2024
- Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo.
- 7. Now Hear This: Rising Stars Apr 12, 2024
- A visit to Juilliard Pre-College; Singapore's Chloe Chua.
- 6. George Jones: Still Playin' Possum Feb 23, 2024
- A tribute concert honoring George Jones features Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll and more.
- 5. The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry Feb 16, 2024
- LA Philharmonic celebrates 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a tribute to Frank Gehry.
- 4. From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024 Jan 1, 2024
- The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna.
- 3. Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Nov 17, 2023
- The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost.
- 2. Message in a Bottle Nov 3, 2023
- A dance and theater show tells the story of a migrant family and features a mix of dance styles.
- 1. New York City Ballet in Madrid Oct 27, 2023
- The New York City Ballet performs at Madrid's Teatro Real; "Serenade"; "Square Dance."
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb' Mo'. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the ...
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Great Performances Purlie Victorious. S51 Ep21 | 1h 45m 24s The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in Performance: The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas. Keeping Score: MTT on Music: The Making of a Performance, Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony. All-Star Piano Extravaganza: The Verbier Festival Concert. From the Acropolis: A Salute to the Games with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim. S49 Ep29 | 1h 13m 31s.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended Performance. S51 Ep22 | 2h 24m 52s.
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.
Great Performances Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood. S49 Ep8 | 1h 24m 55s Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works.
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