Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in "Uncle Vanya"
Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional and lovesick goodbyes.
Vanya's Tirade
Vanya (Toby Jones) and the rest of the family discuss the fate of their estate as everyone is about to set out on their own paths.
Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss & Verdi
Soprano Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera" from Oslo’s Oscarshall Palace.
Uncle Vanya Preview
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece with his acclaimed adaptation of the drama, portraying life at the turn of the 20th century filled with tumultuous frustration, dark humor and hidden passions.
Great Performances at the Met: Lise Davidsen in Concert
The soprano performs arias and songs that brought her success around the world including selections from Wagner’s “Tannhäuser,” Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos,” Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” and more from Oslo’s Oscarshall Palace in Norway.
The Making of "Romeo & Juliet"
Learn how the National Theatre and director Simon Godwin transformed "Romeo & Juliet" from a play to a film due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Behind the Scenes
PBS and Great Performances go behind the scenes of National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet, which had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic from a play to the innovative approach of a film about a play.
Is Thy News Good or Bad?
The Nurse (Deborah Findlay) confers with Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and then tells Juliet (Jessie Buckley) the joyous news that she will be married.
Romeo & Juliet's Intimate Moment
Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and Juliet (Jessie Buckley) share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball, which ends in heartache when it is revealed they are not of the same house.
Romeo & Juliet Preview
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
Academy Award winning composer, Tan Dun, explores the power of Nu Shu, a sacred language created by Chinese women and passed down from generation to generation.
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from their program and replace it with his Sixth.
Beethoven in Beijing Preview
Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.
Jonas Kaufmann's “E lucevan le stelle”
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings Cavaradossi’s Act III aria, “E lucevan le stelle” from Puccini’s “Tosca.”
Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
The superstar tenor sings a program of classic arias from the Baroque interior of the historic Polling Abbey located in the Bavarian countryside outside Munich, Germany. Selections from this performance include “Nessun dorma” from “Turandot,” “E lucevan le stelle” from “Tosca,” “Ah! lève-toi, soleil” from “Roméo et Juliette,” “La fleur que tu m’avais jetée” and many more.
Andra Day & Lee Daniels on Billie Holiday
Andra Day and Lee Daniels discuss "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," the Civil Rights Movement, and systemic racism in America.
George Clooney's Acceptance Speech
Career achievement award winner, George Clooney, speaks about age, experience, the industry, and his family.
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Preview
Watch actors and filmmakers as they are honored for creating films that resonate with older viewers in this star-studded awards ceremony. Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.
Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
Soprano Renée Fleming sings Lauretta’s aria from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” at the historic Dumbarton Oaks estate in Washington, D.C.
Supported by
