The acclaimed musical, a triumph on both Broadway and in London's West End, was captured for broadcast at its original home, the Victoria Palace Theatre, where it continues to run. *Billy Elliot the Musical Live* features Liam Mower as Olde…

A celebration of Broadway icon Chita Rivera unfolds, featuring tributes from fellow luminaries including Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, and Ben Vereen. These artists honor the remarkable singer, dancer, and actress whose indeli…

Internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli lends his distinctive voice to a rich symphonic tribute to cinema, honoring some of the most beloved songs and scores in film history, crafted by composers from both Italy and Hollywood. Joining…

A cherished yearly event, Julie Andrews hosts the New Year’s Day celebration featuring the Vienna Philharmonic, broadcast from the Musikverein. Maestro Mariss Jansons will conduct a program of beloved melodies by the Strauss family and thei…

Anna Netrebko, the celebrated soprano, and Yonghoon Lee, the distinguished tenor, make their Metropolitan Opera debuts in Verdi’s *Il Trovatore*. Netrebko portrays Leonora, the tormented heroine who offers her life for the sake of her belov…

Bartlett Sher, a Tony Award-winning director, helms the Metropolitan Opera's latest production, a highly praised new iteration. Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the cast, which features Aleksandrs Antonenko in his debut performance at t…

Great Performances at the Metropolitan Opera presents Richard Wagner's *Tannhäuser*, conducted by James Levine. The Otto Schenk production marks its first revival at the Met in over a decade. Johan Botha debuts at the company as Tannhäuser,…

William Kentridge, the acclaimed artist, offers a new vision of Alban Berg’s opera *Lulu*, featuring German soprano Marlis Petersen as the captivating and dangerous protagonist. A pivotal and infamous work of the 20th century, *Lulu* chroni…

A celebration of Joan Baez's birthday at the Beacon Theatre in New York City will feature a concert with her and a constellation of fellow folk music luminaries. Joining Baez on stage will be artists such as David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, …

Gianandrea Noseda conducts and Penny Woolcock directs this grand romantic opera by Bizet, a tale of a captivating Hindu priestess courted by competing pearl divers vying for her affection. Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the priestess, with Ma…

The formidable title role of Puccini’s *Turandot* is brought to life by Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, her voice soaring as the icy Chinese princess. Supporting her are Anita Hartig as the compassionate slave girl Liù and Marco Berti as Calàf…

Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna portray the doomed lovers in Puccini's ardent reimagining of the beloved novel concerning a spirited woman of the countryside. Sir Richard Eyre's latest production, led by conductor Fabio Luisi, unfolds a…

Kristine Opolais makes her highly anticipated debut in the title role, delivering a deeply affecting portrayal. Opposite her, Roberto Alagna sings Lieutenant Pinkerton, the officer whose indifference shatters Cio-Cio-San's hopes for love. T…

Sir David McVicar’s production of Donizetti’s final opera in the Tudor cycle features Sondra Radvanovsky as Elizabeth I, with Matthew Polenzani, Elina Garanca, and Mariusz Kwiecień in supporting roles. Maurizio Benini conducts the performan…

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Patrice Chéreau's celebrated production of Elektra, featuring Nina Stemme as the titular character, in the Great Performances broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera.

For the first time under the baton of guest conductor Semyon Bychkov, the celebrated Vienna Philharmonic will present its thirteenth open-air concert. The program features beloved works of the French orchestral repertoire, performed in the …