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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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.
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"The Times Are Racing" by Justin Peck
S51 E3 - 3m 10s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "The Times Are Racing," a modern piece choreographed by Justin Peck.
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New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
S51 E3 - 30s
Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, New York City Ballet performs two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance" as well as a piece by current resident choreographer Justin Peck.
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Don Giovanni, a cenar teco
S51 E2 - 1m 59s
Don Giovanni (Peter Mattei), Leporello (Adam Plachetka), and the Commendatore (Alexander Tsymbalyuk) perform an excerpt from the Act II aria "Don Giovanni, a cenar teco."
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Great Performances at the Met: Don Giovanni Preview
S51 E2 - 30s
Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy. Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann also makes her Met debut, conducting the cast led by baritone Peter Mattei in the title role alongside bass-baritone Adam Plachetka as Leporello.
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Der Rosenkavalier Final Trio
S51 E1 - 2m 19s
Lise Davidsen, Erin Morley, and Samantha Hankey, as the Marschallin, Sophie, and Octavian, sing an excerpt from the Act III trio.
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Great Performances at the Met: Der Rosenkavalier Preview
S51 E1 - 30s
Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy includes soprano Lise Davidsen as the aging Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as her lover Octavian and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, the beautiful younger woman who steals his heart. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as the churlish Baron Ochs, and Markus Brück is Sophie’s wealthy father, Faninal.
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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