DONATE
Back to: Great Performances
Much Ado About Nothing
November 22, 2019
For the first time in over four decades, Great Performances presents a Public Theater production recorded live at Free Shakespeare in the Park. After a highly successful, critically acclaimed run at the outdoor Delacorte Theater in New York City’s Central Park, "Much Ado About Nothing" is a bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece featuring Danielle Brooks as Beatrice.
TV Schedule
Friday
March 5, 2021
4:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
Tune-in Reminder
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony
Full Episodes
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
November 13, 2020
The first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the hit, Fiddler on the Roof.
One Lunch, Two Guvnors
November 6, 2020
Francis Henshall attempts to serve lunch to both of his guvnors at the same time.
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2020
October 16, 2020
Watch the 5th annual all-star concert honoring music legends from Iggy Pop to John Prine.
Romeo and Juliet
September 11, 2020
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillans ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
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.
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."
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-...
Now Hear This
Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart”
October 2, 2020
Travel with host Scott Yoo and Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoos Festival Mozaic.
Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”
September 25, 2020
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians....
Now Hear This “Haydn: King of Strings”
September 18, 2020
Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydns career with host Scott Yoo and guests.
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."
Clips and Previews
The Magic of Horowitz Preview
January 22, 2021
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitzs homecoming concert in Russia.
The Magic of Callas Preview
January 15, 2021
Explore the legacy of Maria Callas in this documentary detailing her return to the stage.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2021 Preview
January 1, 2021
Ring in 2021 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Lea Salonga in Concert Preview
November 27, 2020
Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performs the songs she made famous throughout her career.
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn | Broadway's Best
November 16, 2020
Enjoy the hit Broadway adaptation of the classic 1942 movie musical, showcasing an Irving Berlin...
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview
November 13, 2020
The first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of "Fiddler on the Roof."
One Man, Two Guvnors Preview
November 6, 2020
James Corden, CBS Late Late Show host, performs the hilarious West End and Broadway hit.
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2020® Extended Preview
October 16, 2020
Watch the fifth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
Becoming Mozart Preview
October 2, 2020
Travel with host Scott Yoo and Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoos Festival Mozaic.
The Schubert Generation Preview
September 25, 2020
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians....
Now Hear This Series 2 Preview
September 18, 2020
Journey across North America & Europe with Scott Yoo to learn about four new composers.
Romeo and Juliet Preview
September 11, 2020
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillans ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
July 27, 2020
In a journey reminiscent of the unexpected zeitgeist success of Hair, A Chorus Line, and Rent,...
Noel Coward's Present Laughter | Behind the Curtain
July 27, 2020
Go behind the curtain of Nol Cowards Present Laughter with Director Moritz Von Stuelpnagel,...
She Loves Me | Behind the Curtain
July 24, 2020
Enjoy Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's classic 1963 musical of two feuding clerks in a Budapest...
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.
Support WFYI. We can't do it without you.