Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.
Episodes
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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
S51 E7 - 1h 53m
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.
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Message In A Bottle
S51 E4 - 1h 25m
Experience five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles.
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New York City Ballet in Madrid
S51 E3 - 1h 24m
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works recorded during company’s European tour in spring 2023. Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the program features two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance.”
Extras + Features
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Sting on "Message In A Bottle"
S51 E4 - 1m 15s
Sting discusses the core messages behind "Message in a Bottle," a new dance program set to some of his most iconic songs, with choreography by Kate Prince.
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"The Times Are Racing" by Justin Peck
S51 E3 - 3m 10s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "The Times Are Racing," a modern piece choreographed by Justin Peck.
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New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
S51 E3 - 30s
Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, New York City Ballet performs two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance" as well as a piece by current resident choreographer Justin Peck.
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"Square Dance" by George Balanchine
S51 E3 - 2m 34s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "Square Dance," choreographed by George Balanchine.
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Don Giovanni, a cenar teco
S51 E2 - 1m 59s
Don Giovanni (Peter Mattei), Leporello (Adam Plachetka), and the Commendatore (Alexander Tsymbalyuk) perform an excerpt from the Act II aria "Don Giovanni, a cenar teco."
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Great Performances at the Met: Don Giovanni Preview
S51 E2 - 30s
Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy. Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann also makes her Met debut, conducting the cast led by baritone Peter Mattei in the title role alongside bass-baritone Adam Plachetka as Leporello.
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Der Rosenkavalier Final Trio
S51 E1 - 2m 19s
Lise Davidsen, Erin Morley, and Samantha Hankey, as the Marschallin, Sophie, and Octavian, sing an excerpt from the Act III trio.
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Great Performances at the Met: Der Rosenkavalier Preview
S51 E1 - 30s
Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy includes soprano Lise Davidsen as the aging Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as her lover Octavian and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, the beautiful younger woman who steals his heart. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as the churlish Baron Ochs, and Markus Brück is Sophie’s wealthy father, Faninal.
Schedule
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet. -
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet. -
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet. -
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet. -
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet. -
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Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein in Vienna with host Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna City Ballet.
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