Great Performances

Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview

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.

Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview

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  • Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended Performance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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