TV series
Great Performances
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Season 35 episodes
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Episode 2
Degas and the Dance
Episode credits
Directed by Mischa ScorerGuest stars Brian Bedford
Episode 12
James Taylor: One Man Band
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/james-taylor-one-man-band-introduction/154/
Episode credits
Guest stars Hayley Westenra
Episode 14
Bill Irwin: Clown Prince
Episode credits
Guest stars Robin Williams
Episode 22
We Love Ella: A Tribute to the First Lady of Song
April 25, 2007, would have been Ella Fitzgerald's 90th birthday. To celebrate, Great Performances has created an all-star tribute to the great jazz singer.
Where to watch Great PerformancesEpisode information updated Sep 19, 2026
More about Great Performances
Cast
Bray PoorNarrator (voice)
Rue McClanahanFaye Precious
Frederick CoffinSecond Guard
Geraldine FitzgeraldMrs.Atkins
Frank LangellaKonstantin Treplev
Charles KimbroughDr.Spiga
Stephen SondheimSelfProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 717
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States
ThirteenUnited States
