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In 1974, WNET added The Great Performance, a series of classical concerts. [8] In 1976, Great Performances became the umbrella title and the music section was named Music in America. A third section, Dance In America, was also added. [9] [10] The first episode, "Sue's Leg: Remembering the Thirties", featured choreography by Twyla Tharp.
Live from Lincoln Center premiered on PBS on January 30, 1976, as part of the Great Performances family of performing arts programs. Since its premiere, the series has presented performances by the world's greatest performing artists.
Dance in America: Joffrey Ballet (January 21, 1976) [20] Theater in America: First Breeze of Summer by Leslie Lee, ... Great Performances at the Met: ...
Company (Broadway revival with Raúl Esparza; PBS Great Performances broadcast 2008; DVD and Blu-Ray 2009 release) [5] Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds (Universal Pictures) [6] Kiss Me, Kate (London) The Light in the Piazza (Broadway run; PBS Live from Lincoln Center) [5] Manchester Passion (UK) South Pacific in Concert ...
This production dropped Sly altogether. Katherina's final speech is delivered in an ironic manner, with Olster winking at the audience, before grabbing a confused Petruchio and kissing him passionately. The production was broadcast by PBS in 1976 as part of their Great Performances series, with the TV presentation directed by Kirk Browning. [55]
Louis Chilton picks 17 performances from talented thespians that never got the respect they deserved
Footage from this special has, however, appeared elsewhere on home video: the performances of "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Love Me" and "My Way" were used in 1981's This Is Elvis, and the performance of "Unchained Melody" (which was not featured on the original CBS telecast) appeared in the 1990 home video release The Great Performances, Volume ...
From touching tributes to L.A. to performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, inspiring first-time winners and long overdue awards. The Best, Worst, and Most Memorable Moments of the 2025 ...