I Want to be a Painter
Ken, Rothko's new assistant, arrives at the studio and the painter shares his ideas about his assistant's daily work.
Rothko's Rant on Other Artists
Rothko and Ken get into a spirited argument about the relevance and longevity of modern art, citing painters like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, and Roy Lichtenstein.
Red Preview
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant—and the growing competitive presence of a new generation of artists—Rothko takes on his greatest career challenge yet: to create a definitive series of paintings for the Philip Johnson-designed Four Seasons restaurant in architect Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Seagram Building.
R&H GOES POP!
Contemporary twists on timeless classics, R&H GOES POP! is an unforgettable celebration of 75 years of Broadway’s most influential collaborators. Join your favorite Broadway stars as they put their own spin on the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook.
"I Whistle a Happy Tune"
Watch Kelli O'Hara and Billy Marlow "Whistle a Happy Tune" in this heartwarming duet.
"Getting to Know You"
"Get to know" Kelli O’Hara in her Tony-winning performance as Mrs. Anna, in "Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I."
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I Preview
Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe star in a Tony Award-winning revival of the beloved musical about a British schoolteacher instructing the royal children of the King of Siam, featuring classic songs including “Shall We Dance?" and “Hello, Young Lovers.”
Broadway's Best 2019
Join us for five nights of acclaimed Broadway productions: "42nd Street," "Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I," "Red," "Much Ado About Nothing, and "Kinky Boots."
The Story Behind the "Stair Dance"
Award-winning director, choreographer, and performer Randy Skinner worked with the set designer to make this elaborate, magical and yet potentially dangerous dance work in style!
42nd Street Preview
The 1981 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 42nd Street is the song-and-dance, American dream fable of Broadway, featuring the iconic songs “42nd Street,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and many more.
42nd Street: The Iconic Song
Watch the jaw-dropping tap number that inspired the title for this iconic musical.
The "Audition"
Auditions for "Pretty Lady," 1933's hottest new show, begin with an intense tap routine led by the show's choreographer, Andy Lee.
Official Preview: GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2019
In collaboration with the Recording Academy™, Great Performances presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®, the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Recording Academy’s 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients.
"Flashlight" Excerpt
Watch George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic with Snoop Dogg, Sheila E and a full ensemble of stars perform this funk-music favorite.
“Where Is The Love”
Sisters Lalah & Kenya Hathaway sing a duet in honor of their father, the late Donny Hathaway.
The ingredient has to be good
Scott heads to Naples for a lesson in pizza making, and a brilliant opera performance from a master chef.
Handel: Italian Style | Preview
Before becoming the most famous composer of his time, Handel gained a lifetime of experience in Italy. Welcomed by wealthy patrons, he traveled with the Scarlatti family and learned from Corelli and the masters of the Italian Style. Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handel’s footsteps, taking in the art, architecture, fashion, food, wine, light and landscape.
In Memoriam: Diahann Carroll
GREAT PERFORMANCES mourns the passing of Diahann Carroll, the groundbreaking star of Broadway, film and television. After her film debut in “Carmen Jones” (1954), Carroll made her Broadway debut in “House of Flowers” (1958), winning a Best Actress Tony Award for “No Strings” (1962). She made history with the 1968 television series “Julia.”
You're looking at Flamenco History
Scott travels to Madrid for a lesson in Scarlatti's greatest inspiration, Flamenco, from the great Ileana Gomez.
Scarlatti: Man Out of Time | Preview
Join Scott Yoo in Spain and Morocco to discover the greatest composer you’ve never heard of: Domenico Scarlatti. He was the finest keyboard player in Europe, hired by the Queen of Spain as her personal instructor. Into Vivaldi’s melodies and Bach’s fugues, Scarlatti incorporated the sounds of Spain – Moorish, Jewish, Gypsy, folk, dance and guitar – to create a new musical language.
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