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Great Performances

Arts and Music Series / 6 Seasons

Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Watch Latest: S52 E1

1h 44m / TV-PG

Behind the Scenes of The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses

2m 30s

PBS talks with the cast and director of The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses, a lavish three-part follow-up to the BAFTA winning The Hollow Crown. The Wars of the Roses, which picks up the story with epic film versions of Henry VI (in two parts) and Richard III, comes to Great Performances on three consecutive Sundays -- beginning December 11 at 9 p.m.

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses - Preview

1m 24s

Following the huge international success of the four-part miniseries The Hollow Crown, The Wars of the Roses will continue the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations: Parts I and II of Henry VI and Richard III.

Let Me Entertain You - Louise as Gypsy Rose Lee

2m 54s

Louise (Lara Pulver) performs “Let Me Entertain You” in Gypsy. Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of the classic musical Gypsy – a record-breaking sellout during its acclaimed London run – comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

Together, Wherever We Go - Momma Rose, Herbie, Louise

2m 18s

Momma Rose, Herbie and Louise perform "Together, Wherever We Go" in Gypsy. Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of the classic musical Gypsy – a record-breaking sellout during its acclaimed London run – comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

Some People - Momma Rose

2m 50s

Momma Rose Imelda Staunton) performs "Some People" in Gypsy. Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of the classic musical Gypsy – a record-breaking sellout during its acclaimed London run – comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

Let Me Entertain You - Baby June and Her Newsboys

2m 7s

Baby June (Scarlet Roche) and company perform "Baby June and Her Newsboys." Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of the classic musical Gypsy – a record-breaking sellout during its acclaimed London run – comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

PBS Arts Fall Festival: Gypsy

30s

Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of the classic musical Gypsy – a record-breaking sellout during its acclaimed London run – comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances, Friday, November 11 at 9 p.m. on PBS on the PBS Arts Fall Festival. (Check local listings.)

The Room Where it Happens

1m 1s

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., and two former U.S. Secretaries of the Treasury discuss Alexander Hamilton's famous financial deal in this clip from Hamilton’s America. This documentary film brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton.

Phillipa Soo on Eliza Schuyler

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Phillipa Soo, who plays Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton, discusses her character in this clip from 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.

Christopher Jackson on George Washington

1m 2s

Christopher Jackson, who plays George Washington in Hamilton, discusses his character in this clip from 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.

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing in Aaron Burr's Bedroom

57s

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, wrote part of the musical from a historical site: Aaron Burr's bedroom. Hamilton’s America is a documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton.

Hamilton in :60: The Politician

59s

In 1783, Alexander Hamilton retired from the military and began his life as a politician. Hamilton contributed 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers, essays that are still used to interpret the U.S Constitution.

Oskar Eustis Compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare

1m 38s

Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director at the Public Theater, compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare. Watch Hamilton's America: A Documentary Film Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) or steam it online at pbs.org/hamilton.

Hamilton in :60: His Legacy

1m 13s

Alexander Hamilton was shot and killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. From monuments and historic sites, to our currency and banking system, Hamilton's legacy lives on many forms. Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical, Hamilton, this founding father has once again taken center stage.

Hamilton in :60: The Military Officer

1m 4s

Alexander Hamilton served as George Washington's assistant during the Revolutionary War. Hamilton was unfulfilled in this role and requested a field position. Washington granted his request for the 1781 Battle of Yorktown.

GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends: Tribute to Celia Cruz

2m 47s

Paying tribute to three-time GRAMMY winner and four-time Latin GRAMMY® winner Celia Cruz — internationally known as the “Queen Of Salsa” — are Latin GRAMMY nominee Lucrecia and GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Andy García, who will bring his Cuban musical group, Andy García And The CineSon All Stars, to the stage.

GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends: Earth, Wind & Fire Medley

3m

Six-time GRAMMY winners Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most important and innovative musical forces influencing music and popular culture across generations, perform ”Fantasy” and ”September.”

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