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Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

Season 50 Episode 23
49:07
New York City Ballet in Madrid

New York City Ballet in Madrid

Season 51 Episode 3
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Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Season 51 Episode 4
1:25:25
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Season 51 Episode 7
1:53:59
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

Season 51 Episode 10
1:24:55
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

Season 51 Episode 11
1:24:25
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”

Now Hear This “Rising Stars”

Season 51 Episode 14
53:54
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”

Now Hear This “Virtuosos”

Season 51 Episode 15
53:24
Now Hear This “Old Friends”

Now Hear This “Old Friends”

Season 51 Episode 16
53:54
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”

Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”

Season 51 Episode 17
54:24
Go Public!

Hamlet

Season 51 Episode 19
2:33:19
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Season 51 Episode 20
1:22:24
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Great Performances

Richard III

Season 50 Episode 19

Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy with one of his most indelible villains starring Danai Gurira in the title role. Recorded live in July 2022 from Central Park.

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Season 51 Episode 22
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Black History Month on Great Performances
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1:45:24
Season 51 Episode 21
Purlie Victorious
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
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Season 51 Episode 20
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
Go Public!
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2:33:19
Season 51 Episode 19
Hamlet
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
54:24
Season 51 Episode 17
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
53:54
Season 51 Episode 16
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
53:24
Season 51 Episode 15
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
53:54
Season 51 Episode 14
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
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1:24:25
Season 51 Episode 11
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Frank Gehry Dies at 96
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
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1:24:55
Season 51 Episode 10
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
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1:53:59
Season 51 Episode 7
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Message In A Bottle
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1:25:25
Season 51 Episode 4
Message In A Bottle
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
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