Great Performances
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Anthology
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Performing arts
The performing arts anthology series brings best from the worlds of music and dance into viewers’ living rooms. From classical music and opera to ballet and musical theater, cameras capture the stage performances of some of the best artists in the world.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, February 13
Presentations of the performing arts.
Sunday, February 15
Presentations of the performing arts.
Wednesday, February 18
Presentations of the performing arts.
News aboutGreat Performances
Preview
See Great Performances’ Vibrant, Star-Studded ‘Twelfth Night’ on PBS for the ‘Most Perfect Comedy’
John and Yoko in New York, an Animated Dreamscape, ‘Twelfth Night’ in Central Park, a French Seduction
Mama Drama in ‘Echo Valley,’ Drag Race Gets ‘Wicked,’ a Newly Human ‘Alien,’ a Night at the Opera
‘Friends & Neighbors’ Finale, Bono’s Musical Autobiography, a Cole Porter Classic, Lester Holt Signs Off from ‘Nightly News’
Alexander Skarsgård Is ‘Murderbot,’ Daniel Dae Kim in ‘Yellow Face,’ ‘Grosse Pointe’ and ‘S.W.A.T.’ Finales, Back to ‘Chi’ Town
All-Star Drag Race, ‘Great Performances’ on Stage, ‘Grosse Pointe’ Cleanup, Dig in at ‘Nonnas’
15 Best PBS Shows Ever, Ranked
‘Beatles ’64,’ ‘Blue Bloods’ Retrospective, Mancini’s Music, Spy Intrigue in ‘The Agency,’ Ben Stiller in ‘Nutcrackers
‘Outlander’ Returns to Scotland, ‘Blitz’ and ‘Piano Lesson’ Herald Oscar Season, Crazy for Patsy Cline
A Drag Roast, an NBA Sweep?, ‘Big Bakeover,’ a Modern ‘Carmen’
The New ‘Doctor Who,’ Family Matters on ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Sugar’s Cosmic Twist, A Modern ‘Hamlet’
Getting Personal With Michael J. Fox, Broadway Bonanza, Apple’s ‘City on Fire,’ Timothy Hutton on ‘S.W.A.T.,’ J. Lo’s ‘Mother’
‘Good Doctor’ Meets ‘Good Lawyer,’ A Legal ‘Leap,’ Near-Death Crisis on ‘9-1-1,’ David Strathairn’s ‘Great Performance’
Josh Groban at Radio City, ‘Fantasy Football’ and College Football, a Hip Hop Nutcracker, ‘We’re Here’ Returns
Q&A
‘Great Performances: Romeo & Juliet’: Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley on Playing the Famed Lovers
Worth Watching: James Corden’s ‘One Man’ Show, James Bond Marathon, ‘Ninja’ Finale, ‘Wayne’ Motors to Amazon
Review
Roush Review: James Corden’s Stage Triumph in ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’
Scott Yoo Chases the Stories Behind Great Music in ‘Now Hear This’ (VIDEO)
Worth Watching: Get a ‘Room 104’ With Gary Cole!, 9/11 Remembrances, ‘Ted Lasso’ to Liverpool
‘She Loves Me’ Restores Its Place Among Broadway’s Best in ‘Great Performances’
Worth Watching: Jim Gaffigan Abroad, ‘Kissing Booth 2,’ Rosamund Pike Is ‘Radioactive,’ ‘Central Park’ Finale, a Love-ly Musical Encore
Powerful Songs, Dance & Tragic Love in ‘Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess’ (VIDEO)
Christine Lahti Is Gloria Steinem in Great Performances’ ‘Gloria: A Life’ (VIDEO)
Worth Watching: ‘Sherman’s Showcase’ Celebrates Black History, Juneteenth Specials, Holland Taylor as Ann Richards, ‘The Politician’ Returns
Q&A
Holland Taylor Digs Into Ann Richards’ Fascinating Life for ‘Great Performances’
‘LA Phil 100’ Celebrates the Landmark Orchestra With 3 Renowned Conductors
‘Great Performances’ Presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ From Central Park
‘Great Performances’ Spotlights Tony-Winning Revival of ‘The King and I’
Preview
PBS’s ‘Great Performances’ Celebrates ’42nd Street’
‘Grammy Salute to Music Legends’: PBS Airs 4th Annual All-Star Concert
Travel Across Europe Musically With PBS’ ‘Great Performances: Now Hear This’
Great Performances at the Met Closes With Poulenc’s ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’
13 TV Themes You Didn’t Realize Were From Movie Maestro John Williams
Dr. Dre is Starring in Apple’s First Scripted TV Series
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