Black History Month on Great Performances
Celebrate Black History Month with Great Performances.
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The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance. (1h 45m 24s)
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
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Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium. (1h 22m 24s)
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Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. (2h 33m 19s)
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Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira. (2h 19m 49s)
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Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert. (54m 25s)
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Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. (2h 11m 32s)
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Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens. (1h 24m 17s)
Great Performances: Merry Wives
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Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. (1h 49m 55s)
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
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Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price. (54m 25s)
NewTaking Note - Njioma Chinyere Grevious
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A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award. (8m 41s)
Taking Note - Clayton Stephenson
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A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award. (9m 57s)
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