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The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays
Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V” stars a distinguished cast including Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Dockery, and Patrick Stewart airs September 20 – October 11, 2013.
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Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.

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Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.

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Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.

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Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.

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Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki.

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Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.

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AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.

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Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé and more.

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Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.

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Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."

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Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.