What’s coming up next from Great Performances and Great Performances at the Met? Here, we’ve listed our future episodes from this season so you don’t miss a beat, and be sure to check your local listings for your station’s premiere day and time.
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Now Hear This “Virtuosos” – Premieres Friday, April 19 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.
Now Hear This “Old Friends” – Premieres Friday, April 26 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
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.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”– Premieres Friday, May 3 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
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.
Great Performances at the Met: Nabucco – Premieres beginning Sunday, May 5 on PBS (check local listings)
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.
Hamlet – Premieres Friday, May 10 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
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”).
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium – Premieres Friday, May 17 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
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,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and many more.
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch – Premieres Friday, May 24 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary – Premieres Friday, May 31 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more.