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Joe Papp proved that theater could be for everyone
When developing Free Shakespeare in the Park, Joe Papp wanted people to feel represented.
TV Schedule
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natural element
Quilting Arts
Thursday, 5/19 at 3:00 P.M. on CREATE -
oliver sacks: his own life
American Masters
Thursday, 5/19 at 3:00 P.M. on WORLD -
the old oak tree
Best of the Joy of Painting
Thursday, 5/19 at 11:30 P.M. on CREATE -
quilt with carefree curves, part 1
Best of Sewing with Nancy
Friday, 5/20 at 7:00 A.M. on CREATE -
nature's fury, unleashed, part 2
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell
Friday, 5/20 at 7:30 A.M. on CREATE -
secluded mountain
Best of the Joy of Painting
Friday, 5/20 at 11:30 A.M. on CREATE
I.M. Pei on sculpture
I.M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale.
Keeping Company with Sondheim Preview
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Explore the life and career of the legendary singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Changing Bobby to Bobbie in Broadway's "Company"
Listen to Katrina Lenk and Cynthia Nixon discuss gender-bending the character of Bobby.
American Masters 2022 sneak peek
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
Changing Amy to Jamie in Broadway's "Company"
Matt Doyle discusses the decision to gender-bend "I'm Not Getting Married Today."
Broadway's Best Preview
Preview this season of Broadway's Best.
Sutton Foster and Kathleen Marshall on "Anything Goes"
Listen to Sutton Foster and director Kathleen Marshall on reviving "Anything Goes."
Great Performances: Anything Goes
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
Joe Papp made it his mission to have theater be accessible to the public.
Great Performances: Merry Wives Preview
Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all.
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
Watch as the cast of Merry Wives share their favorite lines from the show.
Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.
A Brief History of the Countertenor
Opera star Anthony Roth Costanzo explains the history and appeal of the countertenor.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Anything Goes Preview
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Great Performances at the Met: Cinderella Preview
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as the rags-to-riches princess.
Falstaff's Plan and Pistol's Revenge
Falstaff plans to woo Madam Page and Madam Ford, and Pistol sees his opportunity.
The Merry Wives' Revenge on Falstaff
Madam Ford and Madam Page get their revenge on Falstaff in the laundry room.
Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform "Friendship"
Watch Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform "Friendship."
Dreaming Zenzile
Jazz vocalist Somi Kakoma celebrates the life and song of Miriam Makeba in a new musical.
You Are My Charming Prince from "Cinderella"
Isabel Leonard and Emily D'Angelo perform "You Are My Charming Prince" from "Cinderella."
Now Hear This "New American Voices"
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
The meaning of Aloha
Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music"
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Now Hear This "New American Voices" Preview
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
"Blow, Gabriel, Blow" from "Anything Goes"
Sutton Foster performs "Blow Gabriel Blow" from "Anything Goes."
Sutton Foster Performs "Anything Goes"
Watch Sutton Foster perform the Cole Porter classic "Anything Goes."
"Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" Preview
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
"Florence Price and the American Migration" Preview
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.
Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.
The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland
Learn how Aaron Copland drew inspiration from his Jewish roots.
Indigenous Enterprise
Indigenous Enterprise is exciting audiences with traditional dance and their unique style.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores
Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career.
Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad
Scott Yoo travels to Chicago to learn about the music that shaped composer Sergio Assad.
Breaking Down Classical Indian Music: Raga and Tala
Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian music.
5 Facts About Florence Price
Learn five facts about American composer Florence Price.
ACL Presents: Americana 20th Annual Honors
Austin City Limits presents selected performances from the 20th annual Americana Honors.
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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]
Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor, published author, and modern-day Helen Keller.
Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author
Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor, published author, and modern-day Helen Keller.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Marin Alsop & Scott Yoo on Conducting & Classical Music
Marin Alsop and Scott Yoo discuss their careers, the pandemic and what they love about con
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
