In this television adaptation of Shakespeare's play, Ben Whishaw embodies the role of Richard with compelling intensity.

Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston are featured in a production of Shakespeare's historical drama.

Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston feature in a production of Shakespeare's historical drama.

Having ascended the throne, Henry V shows promise of a noble reign. A challenge arrives from the French Dauphin, delivered by the French Ambassador. Encouraged by his advisors, including Exeter and York, Henry vows to meet this challenge wi…

To mark the series' fortieth year on PBS, a distinguished group of alumni have assembled to recount their experiences with the program, sharing memories and offering performances. Among those participating are Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald,…

The acclaimed opera *Moby-Dick*, a collaboration between composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, will be broadcast on THIRTEEN’s *Great Performances* on Friday, November 1, 2013, at 9 p.m. Jay Hunter Morris portrays the driven Cap…

The New York Philharmonic’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical *Company* features a remarkable ensemble cast. Joining forces are Craig Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendri…

Sir Trevor Nunn directed and Susan Stroman choreographed this celebrated Royal National Theatre production, which features Hugh Jackman in his acclaimed debut performance as the cowboy Curly. The production offers a nuanced exploration of t…

Barbra Streisand, a name synonymous with legend, returns to Brooklyn in a momentous occasion: her first concert in the borough since she was a child. The new Barclays Center arena welcomes the superstar back, a poignant chapter in a remarka…

This hour-long program, scheduled for broadcast in late November and December, celebrates the legacy of Luciano Pavarotti. It features his iconic rendition of "Nessun Dorma," alongside other cherished arias from *La Bohème*, *Rigoletto*, an…

Each New Year's Day, Julie Andrews welcomes audiences to a festive concert shared with the Vienna Philharmonic. Daniel Barenboim leads the orchestra in a program of beloved tunes by the Strauss family and their fellow composers. The City Pa…

The season’s first installment of THIRTEEN’s Great Performances at the Metropolitan Opera is Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy, *Eugene Onegin*, featuring Anna Netrebko, Mariusz Kwiecień, and Piotr Beczała. This fall, Anna Netrebko commenced h…

John Barrymore, played by Christopher Plummer, exchanged lighthearted remarks with his line prompter, Frank, before the start of a rehearsal for "Richard III." As he prepared to step onto the stage, Barrymore wrestled with the words that ha…

The London National Theatre marks its fiftieth year with a distinguished company of theatrical luminaries. Among those gracing the stage are Maggie Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch, Derek Jacobi, Helen Mirren, Michael …

Experience highlights from Sting's recent performance of "The Last Ship" at the Public Theater in New York City. The sixteen-time Grammy winner and his band presented selections from his latest album of the same name, alongside music inspir…

William Kentridge's strikingly inventive production of Shostakovich’s unsettling, unconventional opera concerning a besieged Russian official and his missing nose features Tony Award winner Paulo Szot as Kovalyov, a bureaucrat who awakens t…

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, and Boz Scaggs have formed a new ensemble, The Dukes of September. The group celebrates the R&B and soul music that shaped their artistry, delivering both faithful renditi…

Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, with Edie Brickell, will make their television concert debut in March of 2014. The performance, a showcase of Martin's distinctive fusion of comedy and bluegrass, was captured live at California's …

Great Performances offers a special encore presentation of notable moments from the 1992 concert tribute to Bob Dylan, the American pop music icon. Held at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the event assembled a remarkable array of art…

In Puccini's beloved opera *Tosca*, an exceptional trio of singers brings the drama to life. Patricia Racette, celebrated American soprano, embodies the iconic diva, Floria Tosca, in Luc Bondy’s production. Roberto Alagna, a French tenor, …

During the 1960s, The Dave Clark Five, a British band, set a remarkable record by charting fifteen consecutive Top 20 hits in the United States within a two-year span—a feat unmatched by any other group save for The Beatles. The two-hour fi…

James Levine, Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, conducts Verdi’s magnificent final opera, "Falstaff," marking his first Great Performances engagement at the Met in nearly two years. The production, featuring Ambrogio Maestri, Angela…

The kiss of true love from Leo breaks the enchantment that has bound Princess Aurora (Hannah Vassallo) in slumber. After a century of sleep, Aurora awakens to discover that Leo (Dominic North) has undergone a transformation—a change made to…

Renée Fleming returns to one of her most celebrated roles: Rusalka, the water spirit from Dvořák’s poignant opera of tragic love and loss. The tale draws inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," reimagining a world o…

Borodin's Russian epic, *Prince Igor*, returned to the Metropolitan Opera stage after nearly a century, in a new production helmed by Dmitri Tcherniakov, making his debut at the company. The acclaimed staging features Ildar Abdrazakov as th…

Franco Zeffirelli's production of *La Bohème*, the Metropolitan Opera's most frequently performed opera, features Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo and Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais. Opolais garnered considerable attention for her company d…

Jonas Kaufmann, the celebrated tenor, takes on the role of the tormented poet in the Metropolitan Opera's latest production of Jules Massenet's *Werther*, presented as part of the Great Performances at the Met series. He is partnered by Sop…

This celebrated outdoor event marks the bicentennial of Verdi's birth, weaving together performance with archival film. The program features Gustavo Dudamel leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic, alongside the Los Angeles Master Chorale and …

For the first time, the celebrated Vienna Philharmonic will be conducted by a guest maestro, Christoph Eschenbach, as they present their eleventh open-air concert in the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. The program features …

James Levine leads a performance of Mozart's *Così fan tutte*, a comic opera exploring the intricate consequences of two friends' decision to test the faithfulness of their betrothed. The Metropolitan Opera's rising stars grace the stage as…

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman and celebrated cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot have collaborated on a musical journey, reimagining liturgical and traditional pieces for both chamber orchestra and klezmer ensembles. The resulting music of "Re…

Joyce DiDonato embodies the title role in Rossini's *La Cenerentola*, with bel canto virtuoso Juan Diego Flórez as the prince charming. Music Director Fabio Luisi conducts the Metropolitan Opera cast, which features Pietro Spagnoli as the s…