Great Performances

Billy Joel performs "Piano Man" at Shea Stadium

Chosen as the last rock act to play the venue, Billy Joel staged his "Last Play at Shea" concerts on July 16 and July 18, 2008, rocking a combined audience of 110,000 fans with one of the most emotionally charged shows ever played at the historic stadium. Watch him perform his classic anthem "Piano Man" at this historic concert.

Billy Joel performs "Piano Man" at Shea Stadium

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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.

  • Purlie Victorious: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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