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."
Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
Scott Yoo meets with American composer Augusta Read Thomas to discuss the first draft of his composition, and with her help, gets out of his creative rut.
Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto
Koto player Yumi Kurosawa and violinist Scott Yoo perform her piece "Lucky Stars"
Now Hear This "Old Friends" Preview
Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
Yo-Yo Ma Performs "Spiegel im Spiegel"
Yo-Yo Ma performs a section of Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel," with images provided by the James Webb telescope.
The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang
Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss meeting each other at Harvard University, and how they have maintained their friendship after 50 years.
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