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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
Full Episodes
Yannick – An Artist’s Journey
September 3, 2021
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to prominence.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2021
August 27, 2021
Enjoy the VPO’s annual summer night concert under the direction of Daniel Harding.
Romeo & Juliet
April 23, 2021
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Beethoven in Beijing
April 16, 2021
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestras historic 1973 trip to China.
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2021 with AARP The Magazine
March 28, 2021
AARPs Movies for Grownups advocates for the 50-plus audience by fighting ageism.
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 Red Shoes: From Film to Stage
September 17, 2021
Matthew Bourne explains how he integrated dance into "The Red Shoes."
The Red Shoes | Preview
September 17, 2021
Experience this dark fairytale from Matthew Bourne with this acclaimed stage adaptation.
Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11 Preview
September 11, 2021
Honor the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with performances from the Met.
Yannick Reminisces About His Musical Childhood
September 3, 2021
Yannick reminisces about his artistic upbringing and how he fell in love with music.
Preview | Yannick - An Artist’s Journey
September 3, 2021
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to prominence.
Vienna Summer Night Concert 2021 Preview
August 27, 2021
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer concert at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace....
Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba | Preview
July 6, 2021
Gloria Estefan journeys through three of Brazils most influential cities, Rio de Janeiro, So...
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020 | Preview
June 25, 2021
Enjoy the orchestra’s performance of selections by Strauss, Puccini and more from Vienna....
Anna Netrebko in Concert | Preview
June 18, 2021
Recorded from Austria, the megastar performs Russian songs.
The Arts Interrupted Preview
May 14, 2021
Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
Uncle Vanya | Preview
May 7, 2021
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhovs masterpiece.
Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
April 23, 2021
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Beethoven in Beijing | Preview
April 16, 2021
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestras historic 1973 trip to China.
Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
April 2, 2021
The superstar tenor sings many classic arias from the Polling Abbey located in Munich.
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Preview
March 28, 2021
Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.
Great Performances at the Met: Renée Fleming in Concert
March 19, 2021
Experience the beloved American soprano perform arias by Puccini and more.
Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
March 19, 2021
Soprano Rene Fleming sings Laurettas aria from Puccinis Gianni Schicchi.
The Magic of Horowitz Preview
January 22, 2021
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitzs homecoming concert in Russia.
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