Twelfth Night
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the romantic misadventures of twins Sebastian and Viola after they survive a shipwreck, including revenge plots and tricks of love. Featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Junior Nyong'o and more. Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali in the newly reopened Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Episodes
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Twelfth Night
S53 E4 - 1h 52m
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the romantic misadventures of twins Sebastian and Viola after they survive a shipwreck, including revenge plots and tricks of love. Featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Junior Nyong'o and more. Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali in the newly reopened Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
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Moving soon to WETA Passport
Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
S53 E3 - 54m 55s
Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.
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The Magic of Grace Bumbry
S53 E1 - 53m 55s
Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers she overcame to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen."
Extras + Features
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"Great Performances at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia" Preview
S53 E2 - 30s
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside Jack Swanson in his Met debut as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the infamous barber of Seville, with Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio.
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Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina in "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."
S53 E2 - 1m 25s
Aigul Akhmetshina sings an excerpt from the Act II aria “Contro un cor che accende amore.”
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Grace Bumbry's Journey to the Opera Stages of Europe
S53 E1 - 3m 20s
Fleeing racial discrimination in the United States, Grace Bumbry took the opera stages of Europe by storm, first as Venus in "Tannhäuser" and then on stages across Europe.
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"The Magic of Grace Bumbry" Preview
S53 E1 - 30s
Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers she overcame to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen."
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Grace Bumbry's Best Friend Watches Her as Carmen
S53 E1 - 3m 47s
Felicia Weathers, a good friend of Grace Bumbry, watches her perform as Carmen in the 1968 film version of the opera.
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Beyoncé's relationship to Grace Bumbry
S53 E1 - 2m 15s
David Lee Brewer, Beyoncé's former vocal instructor, on Beyoncé's love of Grace Bumbry and how the score of "Carmen" changed the young performer's life.
Schedule
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Sunday
Dec 7
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Richard III
Thursday
Dec 11
2 Hours 30 Minutes
A performance of "Richard III" from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park features Danai Gurira in the title role; filmed at Central Park's Delacorte Theater. -
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Great Performances
Richard III
Thursday
Dec 11
2 Hours 30 Minutes
A performance of "Richard III" from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park features Danai Gurira in the title role; filmed at Central Park's Delacorte Theater. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Sunday
Dec 14
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Richard III
Sunday
Dec 14
2 Hours 30 Minutes
A performance of "Richard III" from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park features Danai Gurira in the title role; filmed at Central Park's Delacorte Theater. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Tuesday
Dec 16
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Tuesday
Dec 16
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Wednesday
Dec 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Wednesday
Dec 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Wednesday
Dec 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Wednesday
Dec 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians.
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