Great Performances, in partnership with The Recording Academy, presents “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends,” a special concert showcasing a constellation of stars. The event shines a primetime spotlight on the Academy’s 2016 Special Merit Awar…

A glimpse into the making of Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed Broadway musical, *Hamilton*, presented by Great Performances as part of the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival.

Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production of the classic musical *Gypsy*, a record-breaking success during its recent run in London, is presented on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, November 11 at 9 p.m. as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festiv…

Shakespeare’s *The Hollow Crown*, a sweeping chronicle of the Wars of the Roses, features a remarkable ensemble cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Keeley Hawes, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench, and Michael Gambo…

Henry IV, Part Two, is the second installment in the history plays known as The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Deep-seated rivalries give way to open conflict as the Wars of the Roses begin. The ailing King Henry finds himself diminis…

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare Live! is a dazzling tribute to the Bard, spanning a variety of theatrical forms. Hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, this celebratory occasion brings together a remarkable cast including B…

Richard III forms the concluding section of the history plays known as The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Depicted by Shakespeare as perhaps his most infamous king, Richard navigates the royal court with ruthless cunning, relentlessly…

A celebrated figure of stage and screen, Julie Andrews returns for her eighth time as host of the Vienna Philharmonic’s cherished New Year’s celebration. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and performed from the Musikverein in Vienna, the event f…

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents *Bel Canto*, a work of art brought to the stage under the guidance of its creative consultant, soprano Renée Fleming. Fleming, who championed the opera from its very beginning, also curates this production.

The series opens with Alicia Keys, a native of Hell's Kitchen and Grammy-winning artist. Her collaboration with Jay-Z on "Empire State of Mind" quickly became the city's latest anthem. This inaugural Landmarks Live special, captured over a …

Country music icon Brad Paisley journeys back to his Appalachian roots for an intimate outdoor concert at West Virginia University. A prolific artist with twenty-three number one singles and a near-unprecedented collection of country music …

The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Wagner's *Tristan und Isolde*, led by Sir Simon Rattle in his first performances with the company since 2010, launches the Great Performances at the Met season on Sunday, January 29th at noon on PB…

The New York City Ballet’s presentation in Paris marks the first installment of a two-part celebration, showcasing four ballets by George Balanchine, the company’s co-founder, each set to music by French composers. The program begins with G…

Simon Keenlyside, a baritone renowned for his charisma, takes on the title role in Mozart's *Don Giovanni* for Great Performances at the Metropolitan Opera, marking his debut in this acclaimed interpretation with the company. The performanc…

The New York City Ballet's *Symphony in C* constitutes the second part of a special presentation showcasing four ballets by George Balanchine, the company's co-founder, each set to music by French composers. The program begins with Ravel's …

Under a starlit sky, Gustavo Dudamel illuminates the vibrant hues, intricate rhythms, and fervent spirit of Argentinian composers. This invigorating performance, captured at the Hollywood Bowl in August, showcases his masterful conducting w…

Kaija Saariaho's *L'Amour de Loin* ("Love From Afar") has garnered widespread acclaim, establishing itself as one of the most celebrated operas of the past decade.

*Young Men*, a feature film inspired by the era of World War I, marks the centenary of the Great War. Filmed on location in Northern France, the film features the BalletBoyz dance company.

Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo take on the roles of the doomed lovers in Shakespeare's timeless tale, set to music by Gounod in his opera *Roméo et Juliette*.

Plácido Domingo, a celebrated figure in opera, returns to the Metropolitan Opera in a new portrayal: the king in Verdi's *Nabucco*. He will be conducting under the direction of James Levine, with whom he has a long-standing artistic partner…

Kristine Opolais takes on the title role in Antonín Dvořák's *Rusalka* in her debut performance at the Metropolitan Opera. The acclaimed new production is directed by Mary Zimmerman and led by conductor Mark Elder.

Andrea Bocelli’s *Landmarks Live in Concert* inaugurates a new strand within the Landmarks arts program. Each special in this series showcases an artist or band performing at a location of significant personal meaning. Hosted by Red Hot Chi…

James Levine, Music Director Emeritus, leads an exceptional company in a performance of Mozart's *Idomeneo*, the composer’s early and enduring exploration of love and retribution in the aftermath of the Trojan War.

Anna Netrebko embodies Tatiana, the opera's innocent protagonist, opposite Peter Mattei as the protagonist who spurns her affections. Alexey Dolgov portrays Lenski, Onegin’s friend transformed into a rival, while Elena Maximova is Tatiana’s…

The celebrated Vienna Philharmonic will present its fourteenth open-air concert this year, held within the gardens of Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace. Conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads a diverse repertoire, encompassing selections from *Slee…

Sonya Yoncheva returns to the role of Violetta Valéry, a performance that has garnered widespread acclaim, in Verdi’s *La Traviata*, presented as part of the Great Performances at the Metropolitan Opera. Michael Fabiano portrays Alfredo, he…

Renée Fleming embodies one of her most celebrated roles—the Marschallin—in Richard Strauss's *Der Rosenkavalier*, the season closer for *Great Performances at the Met*. Opposite her is Elīna Garanča as Octavian, the opera’s spirited and you…