Great Performances

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

Wed, Feb 25 1:00 P.M. The Magic of Grace Bumbry     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover Grace Bumbry's inspiring rise to global opera fame.

Fri, Feb 27 9:00 P.M. Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall     NHPBS (11.1)

A number one album and a double Grammy-win in 2023 put jazz vocalist Samara Joy on the map, officially establishing the Bronx native as the next jazz sensation and a legend in the making, with frequent comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.

Sat, Mar 7 6:00 P.M. Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sat, Mar 7 11:30 P.M. Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration     NHPBS (11.1)

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, Mar 9 4:30 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.

Tue, Mar 10 11:00 A.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.

Fri, Mar 27 10:30 P.M. Tiler Peck: Suspending Time     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

Sat, Mar 28 3:00 A.M. Tiler Peck: Suspending Time     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

Mon, Mar 30 12:30 P.M. Tiler Peck: Suspending Time     NH Explore (11.2)

Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

Mon, Apr 6 12:30 P.M. The Magic of Nureyev     NH Explore (11.2)

An incredible 89 curtain calls provide an enduring testament to the ballet history that was written at the Vienna State Opera on October 15, 1964.


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