Episodes
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended Performance
S51 E22 - 2h 24m
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more.
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Purlie Victorious
S51 E21 - 1h 45m
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
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Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
S51 E20 - 1h 22m
The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards as well as two Grammy awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs, including “I Am What I Am,” “Summertime,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and many more.
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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.
Extras + Features
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Will Liverman Performs as Malcolm X
S51 E9 - 1m 25s
Will Liverman performs as Malcolm X in '’We’re not askin’ Massa to sit at a lunch counter," an act II aria from "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X."
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X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Preview
S51 E9 - 30s
Experience Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara. The new staging portrays Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. Supported by a cast of young Met stars, Will Liverman sings Malcolm X.
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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2024 Preview
S51 E8 - 30s
Celebrate the New Year with waltzes by Strauss and more performed from Vienna’s Musikverein by the famed orchestra led by guest conductor Christian Thielemann. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host.
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The Vienna State Ballet Performs Strauss' "Ischl Waltz"
S51 E8 - 1m 57s
Dancers from the Vienna State Ballet perform to Johan Strauss II's "Ischl Waltz" in the idyllic Austrian countryside.
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The Beautiful Blue Danube
S51 E8 - 3m 15s
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Johann Strauss II's "The Beautiful Blue Danube."
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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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Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte Preview
S51 E6 - 30s
Experience director Simon McBurney’s Met debut with a new production of this Mozart favorite. Nathalie Stutzmann conducts with Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, Erin Morley as Pamina, Thomas Oliemans as Papageno and Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night.
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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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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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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.
Schedule
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Great Performances
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Saturday
Jun 29
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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