Great Performances

Season 45 (28 Episodes)

49 Seasons 2017 TV-G 3h 00m 7.9

Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.

"You Can't Take It With You" is hailed one of the greatest revivals and filmed plays for PBS television. David Woods brought stunning charm, humor, and time to this Moss Hart masterpiece. Jason Robards, Jr. gave the collective performance of his career. Colleen Dewhurst perfection, Elizabeth Wilson superior, a joyous ensemble.

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Season 45 Episodes:

Episode 1 Havana Time Machine

1. Havana Time Machine

Aired: Oct 6, 2017

Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time...

Episode 3 She Loves Me

3. She Loves Me

Aired: Oct 20, 2017

The celebrated score features favorites such as “Vanilla Ice Cream,” “A Roman...

Episode 4 Present Laughter

4. Present Laughter

Aired: Nov 3, 2017

A self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis juggles a fawning ing...

Episode 5 Indecent

5. Indecent

Aired: Nov 10, 2017

A performance of Paula Vogel's play about the passion to create theatre, even...

Episode 7 Indecent

7. Indecent

Aired: Nov 17, 2017

The Tony Award-winning play Indecent comes to Great Performances on Friday, N...

Episode 14 Chicago Voices

14. Chicago Voices

Aired: Feb 23, 2018

A tribute to Chicago vocalists features performances by Renée Fleming, Jessie...

Episode 19 The Opera House

19. The Opera House

Aired: May 25, 2018

Explore the rich history of the Met Opera’s Lincoln Center home and the cultu...

Episode 24 Chicago Voices

24. Chicago Voices

Aired: Aug 10, 2018

A tribute to Chicago vocalists features performances by Renée Fleming, Jessie...

Info about Great Performances

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Music, Musical