Great Performances

GREAT PERFORMANCES, the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts.

Fri, May 17 9:00 P.M. Audra McDonald at the London Palladium     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.

Sat, May 18 1:00 A.M. Audra McDonald at the London Palladium     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.

Mon, May 20 3:00 A.M. Audra McDonald at the London Palladium     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.

Mon, May 20 12:00 P.M. Audra McDonald at the London Palladium     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.

Fri, May 24 9:00 P.M. Purlie Victorious     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sat, May 25 1:00 A.M. Purlie Victorious     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mon, May 27 3:00 A.M. Purlie Victorious     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mon, May 27 12:00 P.M. Purlie Victorious     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Fri, May 31 9:00 P.M. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.

Sat, Jun 1 1:00 A.M. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.

Sun, Jun 2 4:00 P.M. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.

Mon, Jun 3 12:00 P.M. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.

Mon, Jun 24 12:00 P.M. A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood     NH Explore (11.2)

Experience a concert of works by legendary composer John Williams from Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home at Tanglewood including Williams' new violin concerto performed by virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter and other works conducted by Andris Nelsons.

Mon, Jun 24 1:30 P.M. The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry     NH Explore (11.2)

Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil in a tribute to its architect.


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