Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing In The Heights by Melissa Major

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses writing his first musical, In the Heights. The show was based on Lin’s experiences growing up in Washington Heights, New York City. A special encore of In …

SOURCE: PBS at 4:56pm on November 8, 2017☆⚑

Dave Grohl and Chad Smith Discuss Musical Influences by Melissa Major

The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Landmarks Live in Concert host Chad Smith discuss the music their families listened to when they were growing up and how it impacted them. Captured thi…

SOURCE: PBS at 12:50pm on November 7, 2017☆⚑

About the Documentary by Colin Fitzpatrick

As part of its Broadway's Best lineup, GREAT PERFORMANCES airs a special encore presentation of In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams " Friday, November 10 at 9 p.m. ET (che…

SOURCE: PBS at 11:45am on November 6, 2017☆⚑

Full Episode by Melissa Major

Now Streaming: Kevin Kline's Tony Award®- winning performance in Noël Coward's Present Laughter. First produced in 1942 with Coward himself in the leading role, Present Laughter contin…

SOURCE: PBS at 8:45pm on November 3, 2017☆⚑

Cobie Smulders and Kevin Kline in Noël Coward's Present Laughter by Melissa Major

Noël Coward's Present Laughter stars Tony Award®-winner Kevin Kline and Cobie Smulders, whose performance earned her the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut. Noël Cow…

SOURCE: PBS at 10:42am on November 2, 2017☆⚑

Five Larger-Than-Life Performances By Kevin Kline by Melissa Major

by Elisa Lichtenbaum "Everybody worships me. It's nauseating," Kevin Kline declares as hilariously egotistical actor Garry Essendine in Noel Coward's Present Laughter, airing Friday, Novembe…

SOURCE: PBS at 3:01pm on October 31, 2017☆⚑

Present Laughter and the Best Backstage Dramas by Melissa Major

by Elisa Lichtenbaum Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, but who needs turkey when GREAT PERFORMANCES is serving up some fabulous hams in Broadway's Best on PBS, a special Friday night li…

SOURCE: PBS at 12:50pm on October 27, 2017☆⚑

Behind the Curtain of Noël Coward's Present Laughter by Melissa Major

Go behind the curtain of Noël Coward's Present Laughter with Director Moritz Von Stuelpnagel, Executive Producer Jordan Roth and cast members Cobie Smulders and Kate Burton. Noël Cowar…

SOURCE: PBS at 11:21am on October 27, 2017☆⚑

About the Play by Melissa Major

Kevin Kline's Tony Award®– winning performance in Noël Coward's Present Laughter, first produced in 1942 with Coward himself in the leading role, comes to PBS Friday,…

SOURCE: PBS at 2:18pm on October 24, 2017☆⚑

Full Episode by Melissa Major

Stream the critically-acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company production of She Loves Me on GREAT PERFORMANCES – the opening presentation of PBS's fall Broadway's Best lineup. The post F…

SOURCE: PBS at 9:00pm on October 20, 2017☆⚑

She Loves Me " Behind the Curtain by Melissa Major

Go behind the scenes of She Loves Me with insights from the cast and production team. The critically-acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company production of She Loves Me comes to GREAT PERFORM…

SOURCE: PBS at 3:44pm on October 19, 2017☆⚑

Laura Benanti Sings "Vanilla Ice Cream" by Melissa Major

Laura Benanti sings “Vanilla Ice Cream” in She Loves Me. The critically-acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company production of She Loves Me comes to GREAT PERFORMANCES, Friday, Octob…

SOURCE: PBS at 3:26pm on October 19, 2017☆⚑

Five Things To Love About She Loves Me by Melissa Major

by Elisa Lichtenbaum Every Friday night, from October through December, PBS will give theater lovers a front-row seat to some of the best-loved Broadway shows, from glorious, feel-good music…

SOURCE: PBS at 3:15pm on October 18, 2017☆⚑

Ilona by Matherc

Gavin Creel and Jane Krakowski perform “Ilona” in She Loves Me. The critically-acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company production of She Loves Me comes to GREAT PERFORMANCES onÂ…

SOURCE: PBS at 12:20pm on October 16, 2017☆⚑

Broadway's Best on PBS " Preview by Matherc

Great Performances continues its commitment to bringing unparalleled access to some of the most exciting and eclectic theater offerings on Broadway and beyond with a diverse mix of criticall…

SOURCE: PBS at 7:01pm on October 10, 2017☆⚑

About the Musical by Melissa Major

The critically-acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company production of She Loves Me comes to GREAT PERFORMANCES on Friday, October 20 at 9PM (check local listings) as the opening presentati…

SOURCE: PBS at 12:09pm on September 28, 2017☆⚑

The prolific work of Tyrus Wong: Disney, Warner Bros., and Hallmark by Hoehnek

In this photo gallery, see Tyrus Wong's ability to use a wide array of mediums and reach out to diverse audiences. Over his career, Wong's atmospheric, emotive and poetic paintings ins…

SOURCE: PBS at 2:22pm on September 5, 2017☆⚑

Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk "School of Rock" by Hoehnek

Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock" and how they approached studio comedy in a new way. The post Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk “School of…

SOURCE: PBS at 3:48pm on August 17, 2017☆⚑

PBS Previews: Patsy Cline by Hoehnek

Producer and director Barbara Hall talks about the inspiration behind "Patsy Cline."The post PBS Previews: Patsy Cline appeared first on American Masters.

SOURCE: PBS at 1:55pm on February 22, 2017☆⚑

Alicia Keys on The Apollo Theater by Melissa Major

Alicia Keys describes The Apollo Theater’s significance as a New York City landmark. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Awa…

SOURCE: PBS at 5:48pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, shares what he feels are the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.Th…

SOURCE: PBS at 1:12pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

August Wilson's Timeless Work by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, shares why Wilson’s work is so timeless and universal.The post August Wils…

SOURCE: PBS at 1:11pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

August Wilson and African American Culture by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, speaks of Wilson as a lion, bringing the African American experience out of the …

SOURCE: PBS at 1:10pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

#LoveTheatreDay Binge Watch Guide by Melissa Major

In celebration of #LoveTheatreDay, we’ve put together a Great Performances binge watch list – featuring full musical theater and drama performances, film adaptations …

SOURCE: PBS at 5:25pm on November 15, 2016☆⚑

Hamilton's America: Full Film by Melissa Major

Hamilton's America, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton " winner of 11 Tony Awards® an…

SOURCE: PBS at 8:15pm on October 21, 2016☆⚑