Great Performances

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

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.
Thu, Jan 1	8:00 P.M.	From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026 NHPBS (11.1) Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host.
Fri, Jan 2	12:00 A.M.	From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026 NHPBS (11.1) Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host.
Fri, Jan 2	1:30 A.M.	From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026 NHPBS (11.1) Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host.
Mon, Jan 5	11:00 A.M.	Now Hear This: Rising Stars NH Explore (11.2) Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow's virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.
Mon, Jan 12	11:00 A.M.	Now Hear This: Virtuosos NH Explore (11.2) Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo.
Mon, Jan 19	11:00 A.M.	Now Hear This: Old Friends NH Explore (11.2) Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo's long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
Mon, Jan 19	1:30 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.