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Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony | Preview
Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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Full Episodes
Gloria: A Life
June 26, 2020
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinems life starring Christine Lahti.
Ann
June 19, 2020
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Leonard Bernstein Mass
May 15, 2020
Enjoy Ravinia Festivals production of Leonard Bernsteins musical led by Paulo Szot.
Much Ado About Nothing
November 22, 2019
The Public Theater's critically acclaimed production featuring Danielle Brooks as Beatrice...
Red
November 15, 2019
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet....
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I
November 8, 2019
Kelli OHara and Ken Watanabe star in "Roger & Hammerstein's The King and I."
GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends® 2019
October 18, 2019
Watch the fourth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style”
October 11, 2019
Scott Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handels footsteps.
Now Hear This - The Riddle of Bach
September 27, 2019
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bachs sonatas and partitas.
Now Hear This - Vivaldi: Something Completely Different
September 20, 2019
Scott heads to Northern Italy to chase the story behind Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."
Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own
March 22, 2019
Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the late 1950s-...
Clips and Previews
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony | Preview
June 29, 2020
"Ellis Island: The Dream of America" celebrates the historic American immigrant experience....
Gloria: A Life | Preview
June 26, 2020
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinems life starring Christine Lahti.
Ann | Preview
June 19, 2020
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Leonard Bernstein Mass | Preview
May 15, 2020
Enjoy Ravinia Festivals production of Leonard Bernsteins musical led by Paulo Szot.
LA Phil 100 | Preview
May 8, 2020
Celebrate the orchestras centennial led by three renowned conductors.
Andrea Bocelli's "Ave Maria"
April 14, 2020
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's version of "Ave Maria."
"Amazing Grace" Excerpt by Andrea Bocelli
April 14, 2020
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's melodious version of "Amazing Grace."
Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope, A Great Performances Special
April 14, 2020
Experience Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert from Milan's Duomo.
The Chris Botti Band in Concert | Preview
December 23, 2019
With his new special, Great Performances puts the spotlight on trumpeter Chris Botti and his...
Much Ado About Nothing | Preview
November 22, 2019
The bold interpretation of Shakespeares comedic masterpiece featuring Danielle Brooks.
"Red"
November 15, 2019
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet....
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I Preview
November 8, 2019
Kelli OHara and Ken Watanabe star in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I."
42nd Street Preview
November 1, 2019
"42nd Street" is the song-and-dance, American dream fable of Broadway.
Official Preview: GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2019
October 18, 2019
Watch the fourth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
Now Hear This
September 20, 2019
Join renowned violinist Scott Yoo in a 4-part docuseries presented by Great Performances.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2019 Preview
August 9, 2019
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonics annual concert conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
GREAT PERFORMANCES | Chicago Voices | Trailer | PBS
August 5, 2019
Celebrate Chicagos vibrant music culture with performances by Rene Fleming, Broadways Jessie...
GREAT PERFORMANCES | Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony | PBS
June 24, 2019
Experience Peter Boyer's immersive musical story of Ellis Island immigrants through a Grammy-nominated...
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