Sneak Peek at Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Enjoy a sneak peek from the star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson, Audra McDonald and more.
Broadway Stars' Earliest Memory of Rodgers & Hammerstein
Audra McDonald, Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim and more discuss their earliest memory of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic music.
Patrick Wilson Performs "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin"
Patrick Wilson performs "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin" from "Oklahoma" at the 80th Anniversary celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's work.
In Memoriam: Jac Venza
Great Performances mourns the passing of its founding Executive Producer, Jac Venza, who was one of pioneering leaders of American public media for over three decades, and a major force in harnessing the power of television to achieve international recognition for America’s leading performing artists.
Preparing Lutiebelle to Become Cousin Bee
Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) prepares Lutiebelle (Kara Young) to become Cousin Bee by quizzing her about her "past" in this satirical play by Ossie Davis.
Purlie's Plan
Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) tells Missy (Heather Alicia Simms) about his plan to buy his church back using his cousin's inheritance in this satirical play by Ossie Davis.
Purlie Victorious Preview
Starring Leslie Odom Jr., this comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
What is Audra McDonald's Connection to "Cornet Man"?
Audra McDonald performs "Cornet Man" from "Funny Girl" and explains her special connection to the song from her high school show choir days.
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium Preview
The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards as well as two Grammy awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs, including “I Am What I Am,” “Summertime,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and many more.
Audra McDonald Performs "I Could Have Danced All Night"
Audra McDonald invites the audience at her London Palladium show to perform "I Could Have Danced All Night" from "My Fair Lady" with her.
Audra McDonald Performs "Will He Like Me?"
Audra McDonald performs "Will He Like Me?" from "She Loves Me" at her concert at the London Palladium.
Hamlet and His Relationships
The cast of Hamlet (Ato Blankson-Wood, Solea Pfieffer, and Nick Rehberger) discuss what forces influence their relationships with one another, and how a modern context helps bring new ideas within the play to life.
Hamlet in Today's World
The cast of Hamlet (Ato Blankson-Wood, Solea Pfieffer, and Nick Rehberger) discuss what it means to bring Shakespeare's "Hamlet" into the modern day.
Hamlet Preview
From The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (“Slave Play”) in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia (“Hadestown”).
Ato Blankson-Wood and Lorraine Toussaint in "Hamlet"
Ato Blankson-Wood (Hamlet) and Lorraine Toussaint (Gertrude) perform Act III, Scene 4 in the Public Theater's production of "Hamlet."
Broadway's Best 2024
Join us for four nights of acclaimed theater productions: "Hamlet," "Audra McDonald at the London Palladium," "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," and "Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary."
Solea Pfeiffer performs as Ophelia in The Public Theater's "Hamlet"
Solea Pfeiffer performs Ophelia's flower monologue from Hamlet Act IV Scene 5.
Ato Blankson-Wood Performs Hamlet's "To be, or not to be"
Ato Blankson-Wood performs Hamlet's famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy during the Public Theater's production.
Great Performances at the Met: Nabucco Preview
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her turn as his vengeful daughter, Abigaille. Daniele Callegari conducts and Angel Blue hosts.
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska in "Nabucco"
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska perform “Oh, di qual’onta aggravasi" in "Nabucco."
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