Great Performances

Season 39 Episode 11: The Thomashefskys

49 SeasonsMar 29, 2012TV-G3h 00m7.9

The Thomashefskys: Music and Memories of a Life in the Yiddish Theater, a celebration of Yiddish theater pioneers Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky by their grandson, Michael Tilson Thomas, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony.

Great Performances background

Season 39 Episodes:

Episode 3 Macbeth

3. Macbeth

Aired: Dec 16, 2011

Sir Patrick Stewart stars in a gripping Tony-nominated production.

Episode 5 Il Postino

5. Il Postino

Aired: Jan 6, 2012

Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil Celebrate Gershwin, featuring...

Episode 9 Memphis

9. Memphis

Aired: Feb 24, 2012

Broadway's smash hit musical Memphis, winner of four Tony Awards including Be...

Episode 11 The Thomashefskys

11. The Thomashefskys

Aired: Mar 29, 2012

The Thomashefskys: Music and Memories of a Life in the Yiddish Theater, a cel...


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Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Music, Musical