Episodes
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Hamlet
S51 E19 - 2h 33m
From The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (“Slave Play”) in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia (“Hadestown”).
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Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
S51 E17 - 54m 24s
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
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Now Hear This “Old Friends”
S51 E16 - 53m 54s
Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
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Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
S51 E15 - 53m 24s
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.
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Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
S51 E14 - 53m 54s
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.
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George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
S51 E11 - 1h 24m
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, Trace Adkins and more.
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The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
S51 E10 - 1h 24m
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil in a tribute to its architect. Led by Gustavo Dudamel, the concert includes a piece composed and conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, performances by Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., and more.
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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
S51 E7 - 1h 53m
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.
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Message In A Bottle
S51 E4 - 1h 25m
Experience five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles.
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New York City Ballet in Madrid
S51 E3 - 1h 24m
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works recorded during company’s European tour in spring 2023. Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the program features two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance.”
Extras + Features
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Erin Morley Performs from Mozart's "The Magic Flute"
S51 E6 - 2m 25s
Erin Morley (Pamina), Thomas Oliemans (Papageno), and Brenton Ryan (Monostatos) sing an excerpt from Die Zauberflöte's Act I aria.
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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview
S51 E7 - 30s
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.
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Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari Examine a First Folio
S51 E7 - 1m 18s
Actors Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari examine one of Folger Shakespeare Library's First Folios and discuss the story behind its creation.
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The Stolen First Folio
S51 E7 - 4m 21s
In 1998 in Durham, England, a First Folio vanishes without a trace. A series of experts weigh in on how the folio vanished, and recount the story of how it was found.
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King Charles III Examines the First Folio of King Charles I
S51 E7 - 1m 54s
King Charles III meets with Greg Doran of the Royal Shakespeare Company and author Jonathan Bate to examine the First Folio of King Charles I.
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"Seventeen Blows" from The Met Opera's "Champion"
S51 E5 - 2m 8s
Ryan Speedo Green as Young Emile Griffith, Eric Owens as Emile Griffith, Latonia Moore as Emelda Griffith, and Eric Greene as Benny “Kid” Paret perform "Seventeen Blows" from Terence Blanchard's "Champion."
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Great Performances at the Met: Champion Preview
S51 E5 - 30s
Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard returns to the Met with an opera based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, who rose from obscurity to become a world champion despite being a closeted bisexual.
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Sting on "Message In A Bottle"
S51 E4 - 1m 15s
Sting discusses the core messages behind "Message in a Bottle," a new dance program set to some of his most iconic songs, with choreography by Kate Prince.
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Kate Prince's ZooNation Performs to Fields of Gold by Sting
S51 E4 - 1m 26s
Set to the music of Sting with choreography by Kate Prince, a family celebrates the marriage of their eldest son in "Message In A Bottle."
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Message In A Bottle Preview
S51 E4 - 30s
Experience five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles.
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ZooNation Dance Performance to Sting's "Message In A Bottle"
S51 E4 - 2m 48s
Stuck in a detention center, siblings Leto, Mati and Tana protest their situation, calling on other refugees to join them in this dance-theater show set to the iconic music of Sting and choreographed by Kate Prince.
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"Square Dance" by George Balanchine
S51 E3 - 2m 34s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "Square Dance," choreographed by George Balanchine.
Schedule
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Friday
May 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Friday
May 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Now Hear This: Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
Japanese American composer Andy Akiho creates music using found instruments; developing a music video. -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Monday
May 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Monday
May 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including "I Am What I Am," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Will He Like Me?" and "Summertime." -
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Great Performances
Purlie Victorious
Friday
May 24
2 Hours
Leslie Odom Jr. portrays a Black preacher who schemes to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. -
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Great Performances
Purlie Victorious
Friday
May 24
2 Hours
Leslie Odom Jr. portrays a Black preacher who schemes to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. -
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Great Performances
Purlie Victorious
Saturday
May 25
2 Hours
Leslie Odom Jr. portrays a Black preacher who schemes to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. -
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Great Performances
Purlie Victorious
Saturday
May 25
2 Hours
Leslie Odom Jr. portrays a Black preacher who schemes to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. -
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Great Performances
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Friday
May 31
2 Hours
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music." -
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Great Performances
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Friday
May 31
2 Hours
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music." -
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Great Performances
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Saturday
Jun 1
2 Hours
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music." -
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Great Performances
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Saturday
Jun 1
2 Hours
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music."
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