Great Performances is a television series devoted to the performing arts, has been telecast on PBS since 1972. The show is produced by WNET in New York City. It is one of the longest running performing arts anthologies on television, second only to Hallmark Hall of Fame. Great Performances presents concerts, ballet, opera, an occasional documentary, and plays. The series has also won many television awards, including an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and an Image Award, with nods from the Directors Guild of America and the Cinema Audio Society.
Show Info
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Variety
Created by:
Josh GrobanMarion CaffeyDaniel Ezralow
Official site: www.pbs.org
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Suffs
Episode 52x20; May 8, 2026
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together—or, in some cases, tore them apart.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 52x19: Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall | Feb 27, 2026 | |
| 52x18: From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | |
| 52x17: Nutcracker from English National Ballet | Dec 16, 2025 |
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