PBS Arts Fall Festival

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  • 2011
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PBS Arts Fall Festival is an annual program that brings together a collection of performances, exhibitions, and documentaries from different fields of art. The event spans seven weeks and is available to viewers across the United States. It showcases the best of classical music, dance, theater, visual arts, and more.

Each week, the program features a different theme that is explored through various performances and documentaries. The themes range from music and dance to theater and visual arts, with each theme highlighting a particular form of artistic expression.

The program aims to provide viewers with a diverse and immersive experience of the arts, introducing them to some of the most talented performers and artists from different parts of the world. Through the program, viewers also get an opportunity to learn about the historical, cultural, and social context that informs each artistic form.

Some of the notable performances that have been featured in the PBS Arts Fall Festival include the New York Philharmonic Opening Gala, showcasing the works of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and Aaron Copland, and the National Theatre's production of "Angels in America," featuring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane.

The program also features a number of documentaries that explore the lives and works of various artists and performers. These documentaries offer insights into the creative processes, challenges, and inspirations that shape each artist's career. Some of the documentaries that have been featured in the PBS Arts Fall Festival include "American Masters - Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl," "Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future," and "Hamilton's America," a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the hit Broadway show.

In addition to the performances and documentaries, the PBS Arts Fall Festival also includes a range of educational resources that are designed to help viewers learn more about the arts. These resources include interviews with artists and performers, interactive online exhibits, and lesson plans for teachers.

Overall, the PBS Arts Fall Festival is a unique and enriching program that celebrates the power and beauty of the arts. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the arts or just discovering them for the first time, this program is sure to inspire and delight you with its diverse array of performances, documentaries, and educational resources.

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CATS!
4. CATS!
November 21, 2014
One of musical theater's greatest blockbusters returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES for a special encore presentation. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats reigned over an 18-year Broadway run and unending touring productions that continue to travel the globe. Based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Webber's hit-filled stage version boasts musical highlights aplenty, including Elaine Paige's return to her original role as Grizabella, the faded "glamour cat" singing the show-stopping ballad "Memory."
Hitmakers
3. Hitmakers
November 14, 2014
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess SM from San Francisco Opera
2. The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess SM from San Francisco Opera
October 17, 2014
This production of Porgy and BessSM from San Francisco Opera stars bass-baritone Eric Owens as Porgy and soprano Laquita Mitchell as Bess in the turbulent story of a disabled man, the headstrong woman he loves and the community that sustains them both.
Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street In Concert With The New York Philharmonic
1. Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street In Concert With The New York Philharmonic
September 26, 2014
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  • Premiere Date
    October 14, 2011