Sheldon Harnick on "Fiddler on the Roof"
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses how he fell in love with the writings of Sholem Aleichem and how they went about creating the play.
Chaim Topol in "Fiddler on the Roof"
Chaim Topol and the creative team of Fiddler on the Roof discuss the role of Tevye.
The Origins of "Tradition"
Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, and Hal Prince speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of the classic opening number, "Tradition."
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is the first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the international Broadway blockbuster "Fiddler on the Roof" – exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its vast reach across time and cultures.
Three Broadway Greats Speak About "Fiddler"
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hal Prince, and Joseph Stein speak about the process of working on the classic musical, "Fiddler on the Roof."
James Corden on "One Man, Two Guvnors"
James Corden, who plays the confused but sweet Francis Henshall, speaks on how "One Man, Two Guvnors" transformed his career.
One Lunch, Two Guvnors
Francis Henshall (James Corden) attempts to serve lunch to both of his guvnors at the same time, which inevitably ends in a food fight.
James Corden's Argument with Himself
Francis Henshall (James Corden) has an argument with himself about balancing his two jobs, which is especially difficult when both are secrets.
One Man, Two Guvnors Preview
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by CBS Late Late Show host James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors by playwright Richard Bean delighted critics and audiences alike during its West End and Broadway productions in 2011 and 2012.
Broadway's Best 2020
Join us for four nights of acclaimed Broadway productions: "One Man, Two Guvnors," "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles," "Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn," and "Lea Salonga In Concert."
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2020® Extended Preview
In collaboration with the Recording Academy®, Great Performances presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®, the fifth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Recording Academy’s 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients. The 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Chicago, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
"Time After Time"
Watch Cyndi Lauper give a heartfelt tribute to Ken Ehrlich with her performance of "Time After Time."
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2020 Preview
In collaboration with the Recording Academy®, Great Performances presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®, the fifth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Recording Academy’s 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients. The 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Chicago, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
"Where Is The Love"
Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr. honor Roberta Flack with a performance of "Where Is The Love."
Scott Yoo Plays Mozart’s Violin Sonata, K. 305
"Now Hear This" host Scott Yoo performs an excerpt from Mozart's Violin Sonata, K. 305 with pianist Natalia Bolshakova from the Sinquefield Music Center at the University of Missouri. David Meyers is engineer and Joel Rodriguez is assistant engineer.
Jazz Improvisation with Clayton Cameron
In preparation for his conducting debut, Scott Yoo sends Stewart Goodyear to practice his improvisation exercises with Clayton Cameron.
Becoming Mozart Preview
Travel with host Scott Yoo and pianist Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoo’s Festival Mozaic where Goodyear learns to direct an orchestra from the piano while improvising the solos of Mozart’s twentieth piano concerto.
Schubert's String Quintet
Scott Yoo listens to one of Schubert's most famous pieces of chamber music, the String Quintet, 3rd Movement.
The Schubert Generation Preview
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians establishing themselves in North America's musical capitals by attempting to master the composer’s music.
Now Hear This Series 2 Preview
Join Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, in Now Hear This Series 2, a four-part documentary miniseries presented by Great Performances that merges music, storytelling, travel and culture, as Yoo chases the secret histories of some of the greatest music ever written.
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