Great Performances

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  • 1972
  • 50 Seasons
  • 8.0  (820)

Great Performances is a television show that airs on PBS which showcases some of the best performances made on plays, shows, and all kinds of broadway shows. It has been in existence ever since the early 1970's showcasing some of the best performances on broadway and other plays. The point of the series is to be an anthology of musical performances, so you will learn a whole lot about different performances and what makes them just so unique and worth using. What makes Great Performances so unique is the fact that the stars are always very well respected. Julie Andrews was very often praised for her great amount of hard work added into this show. Great Performances has showcased the performances from operas, plays, broadway shows, ballets, and all kinds of concerts. If there was a singer in the past who performed perfectly all the time, then Great Performances would actually portray and showcase those exact performances. The show was meant to show people the hidden broadway performances that oftentimes wouldn't be seen. Those who will enjoy this show the most are those who love music, performing, and definitely enjoy seeing broadway plays come to life in a single show all at once. The show has produced a wonderful spin-off that involves mostly dancing and performances. It definitely is tough at times to find a show like this one, especially since there aren't that many shows like this. Musical shows are always very interesting, and it is worth the time in the long run to consider watching Great Performances if you enjoy music. What most people enjoy so much about this show is the unique learning experiences and knowledge that is explained during the performances which they show on the series. Having created dozens of episodes, you will find this great show to be interesting, fun, and definitely worth experiencing. There are tons of shows that do not go deep into different musical performances. Great Performances is definitely one of the best available and can be perfect to watch with your family whenever it airs. The show is simple and easy to follow, and you can also gain a glimpse just a few of the best performances that ever took place. Watch Great Performances if you love music and performing.

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Seasons
Richard III
18. Richard III
May 19, 2023
Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy starring Danai Gurira in the title role. Recorded live in July 2022 from Central Park.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
17. Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
May 12, 2023
Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by André De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and more from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater.
Great Performances at the Met: Fedora
16. Great Performances at the Met: Fedora
May 7, 2023
Back at the Met for the first time in 25 years, Umberto Giordano’s drama stars soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role, a 19th-century Russian princess who falls in love with her fiancé’s murderer, Count Loris, sung by star tenor Piotr Beczała. Soprano Rosa Feola is the Countess Olga, Fedora’s confidant, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the diplomat De Siriex.
Now Hear This : Albeniz: Portraits of Spain
15. Now Hear This : Albeniz: Portraits of Spain
April 28, 2023
A look at the musical inspirations that Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with Scottish guitarist David Russell, along with musicians from Albéniz's birthplace in the Pyrenees mountains.
Now Hear This: Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound
14. Now Hear This: Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound
April 21, 2023
Japanese American composer Andy Akiho creates music using found instruments; developing a music video.
Now Hear This: Schumann: Genius and Madness
13. Now Hear This: Schumann: Genius and Madness
April 14, 2023
Visiting Scotland, Germany and France to investigate the connection between Robert Schumann's bipolar disorder and his creative genius.
Now Hear This: Piazzolla's History With Tango
12. Now Hear This: Piazzolla's History With Tango
April 7, 2023
Exploring the evolution of the tango music genre and composer Astor Piazzolla's work in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Great Performances at the Met - The Hours
11. Great Performances at the Met - The Hours
March 17, 2023
Great Performances at the Met - The Hours
Remember This
10. Remember This
March 13, 2023
David Strathairn portrays World War II Polish resistance fighter and Holocaust witness Jan Karski.
The Magic of Spirituals
9. The Magic of Spirituals
February 24, 2023
The behind-the-scenes story of Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's concert of spirituals at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990.
Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine
8. Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine
February 17, 2023
Honoring the best films and performances of 2022 that resonate with older viewers; Jamie Lee Curtis receives the Career Achievement Award.
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2023
7. From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2023
January 1, 2023
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with Strauss Family waltzes accompanied by the Vienna State Ballet; host Hugh Bonneville.
Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show
6. Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show
November 25, 2022
Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres alongside several special guest stars including Cyndi Lauper, Denée Benton, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck and more.
NY Phil Reopening of David Geffen Hall
5. NY Phil Reopening of David Geffen Hall
November 4, 2022
Celebrate the New York Philharmonic's return to its revitalized home. Under the baton of Music Director Jaap Van Zweden the concert features performances from soloists Joélle Harvey, Kelley O’Connor, Issachah Savage and Davóne Tines.
Great Performances at the Met: Hamlet
4. Great Performances at the Met: Hamlet
November 6, 2022
Experience this contemporary opera based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece directed by Neil Armfield and composed by Brett Dean. Starring Allan Clayton in the title role, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, and baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius.
Great Performances at the Met: Lucia Di Lammermoor
3. Great Performances at the Met: Lucia Di Lammermoor
October 2, 2022
Soprano Nadine Sierra returns to the stage in one of the most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine Lucia di Lammermoor, in a production with new staging by Australian theater and film director Simon Stone, conducted by Riccardo Frizza.
Intimate Apparel
2. Intimate Apparel
September 23, 2022
An opera adaptation of playwright Lynn Nottage's play which tells the story of Esther, an unmarried and lonely Black woman in 1905 New York.
Black Lucy and The Bard
1. Black Lucy and The Bard
September 16, 2022
A dance drama featuring the Nashville Ballet reframes the mysterious love life of William Shakespeare through the perspective of the "Dark Lady" for whom many of his sonnets were written.
Description

Great Performances is a television show that airs on PBS which showcases some of the best performances made on plays, shows, and all kinds of broadway shows. It has been in existence ever since the early 1970's showcasing some of the best performances on broadway and other plays. The point of the series is to be an anthology of musical performances, so you will learn a whole lot about different performances and what makes them just so unique and worth using. What makes Great Performances so unique is the fact that the stars are always very well respected. Julie Andrews was very often praised for her great amount of hard work added into this show.

Great Performances has showcased the performances from operas, plays, broadway shows, ballets, and all kinds of concerts. If there was a singer in the past who performed perfectly all the time, then Great Performances would actually portray and showcase those exact performances. The show was meant to show people the hidden broadway performances that oftentimes wouldn't be seen. Those who will enjoy this show the most are those who love music, performing, and definitely enjoy seeing broadway plays come to life in a single show all at once.

The show has produced a wonderful spin-off that involves mostly dancing and performances. It definitely is tough at times to find a show like this one, especially since there aren't that many shows like this. Musical shows are always very interesting, and it is worth the time in the long run to consider watching Great Performances if you enjoy music. What most people enjoy so much about this show is the unique learning experiences and knowledge that is explained during the performances which they show on the series. Having created dozens of episodes, you will find this great show to be interesting, fun, and definitely worth experiencing.

There are tons of shows that do not go deep into different musical performances. Great Performances is definitely one of the best available and can be perfect to watch with your family whenever it airs. The show is simple and easy to follow, and you can also gain a glimpse just a few of the best performances that ever took place. Watch Great Performances if you love music and performing.

Great Performances is a series that is currently running and has 50 seasons (262 episodes). The series first aired on November 4, 1972.

Where to Watch Great Performances

Great Performances is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Great Performances on demand at Vudu and PBS.

  • Premiere Date
    November 4, 1972
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (820)
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