Great Performances

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

Mon, Nov 24 2:00 P.M. George Jones: Still Playin' Possum     NH Explore (11.2)

Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, Trace Adkins and more.

Sun, Nov 30 3:00 P.M. Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration     NH Explore (11.2)

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor's 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more.

Mon, Dec 15 11:00 A.M. Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl     NH Explore (11.2)

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, along with special guests, celebrate the centennial birthday of Henry Mancini, the peerless composer for film, television and popular song.

Mon, Dec 15 1:00 P.M. Kiss Me, Kate     NH Explore (11.2)

The original Broadway production of Cole Porter's 1948 classic Kiss Me, Kate ran for over 1,000 performances and went on to become one of the all-time classics of Broadway's "Golden Age" of musicals.

Tue, Dec 16 9:00 P.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Wed, Dec 17 1:30 A.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Thu, Dec 18 3:00 A.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Sat, Dec 20 9:30 P.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Sun, Dec 21 1:30 A.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Sun, Dec 21 3:30 P.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Wed, Dec 24 1:00 A.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Thu, Dec 25 3:00 A.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NHPBS (11.1)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Fri, Dec 26 10:00 P.M. The Magic of Spirituals     NHPBS (11.1)

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

Sat, Dec 27 2:00 A.M. The Magic of Spirituals     NHPBS (11.1)

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

Mon, Dec 29 4:00 A.M. The Magic of Spirituals     NHPBS (11.1)

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

Mon, Dec 29 1:00 P.M. Nutcracker from English National Ballet     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London.

Mon, Dec 29 2:30 P.M. New York City Ballet In Madrid     NH Explore (11.2)

Enjoy an evening of dance from Madrid's Teatro Real, beginning with George Balanchine's "Serenade" and "Square Dance," followed by "The Times Are Racing" by current NYCB resident choreographer Justin Peck set to an electronic score.

Wed, Dec 31 8:00 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.

Wed, Dec 31 11:30 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.


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