Great Performances
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The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Great Performances is a long-running PBS series showcasing world-class performing arts across classical music, opera, dance, drama, and more since 1971. With 52 seasons and counting, the documentary-style program brings the best cultural performances from America and beyond directly to viewers.
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Bray PoorNarrator (voice)
Donald BukaMister Eagle
Catherine BurnsPatricia
J.D. CannonTom
George GrizzardLarry
Earl HindmanWilliam
Barnard HughesJim
Harvey KeitelJerry
Tony Lo BiancoFrank
Tom RosquiUnemployed Man
Jerry StillerMechanic
Kristoffer TaboriBert
Dick Van PattenRaymond
Gundula JanowitzSelf- Hertha TöpperSelf
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GREAT PERFORMANCES | Official Trailer: Indecent | PBS
Seasons
52 seasons
Season 10 episodes · 1971-01-28- Season 20 episodes · 1972-11-04
- Season 30 episodes · 1974-01-23
- Season 40 episodes · 1975-01-05
- Season 50 episodes · 1976-01-01
- Season 60 episodes · 1977-01-12
- Season 70 episodes · 1978-01-25
- Season 80 episodes · 1979-06-20
- Season 90 episodes · 1980-01-01
- Season 100 episodes · 1981-01-05
- Season 110 episodes · 1982-12-06
- Season 120 episodes · 1983-03-07
- Season 130 episodes · 1985-10-11
- Season 140 episodes · 1985-03-22
- Season 150 episodes · 1986-02-07
- Season 160 episodes · 1987-01-01
- Season 170 episodes · 1988-01-01
- Season 180 episodes · 1989-01-01
- Season 190 episodes · 1990-01-01
- Season 200 episodes · 1991-01-25
- Season 210 episodes · 1992-01-01
- Season 220 episodes · 1993-09-08
- Season 230 episodes · 1993-01-06
- Season 250 episodes · 1994-01-01
- Season 260 episodes · 1995-01-01
- Season 270 episodes · 1996-01-01
- Season 280 episodes · 1997-01-01
- Season 290 episodes · 1998-01-01
- Season 300 episodes · 1999-01-01
- Season 310 episodes · 2000-01-01
- Season 320 episodes · 2001-01-01
- Season 330 episodes · 2002-01-01
- Season 340 episodes · 2005-10-05
- Season 350 episodes · 2004-01-01
- Season 360 episodes · 2008-09-10
- Season 370 episodes · 2009-10-21
- Season 380 episodes · 2010-10-27
- Season 390 episodes · 2011-09-30
- Season 400 episodes · 2012-09-07
- Season 410 episodes · 2013-09-20
- Season 420 episodes · 2014-09-13
- Season 430 episodes · 2015-10-23
- Season 440 episodes · 2016-10-14
- Season 450 episodes · 2017-10-06
- Season 460 episodes · 2018-10-05
- Season 470 episodes · 2019-09-20
- Season 480 episodes · 2020-09-11
- Season 490 episodes · 2021-09-03
- Season 500 episodes · 2022-09-16
- Season 510 episodes · 2023-09-10
- Season 520 episodes · 2024-10-25
- Season 530 episodes · 2025-10-03
Episodes · Season 53
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Magic of Grace Bumbry | 2025-10-03 | 54m | 10.0 |
| 02 | Great Performances at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia | 2025-10-19 | 163m | 10.0 |
| 03 | Tiler Peck: Suspending Time | 2025-11-07 | 55m | 10.0 |
| 04 | Twelfth Night | 2025-11-14 | 113m | 10.0 |
| 05 | Nutcracker from English National Ballet | 2025-12-16 | 83m | 10.0 |
| 06 | From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026 | 2026-01-01 | 126m | 10.0 |
| 07 | Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP The Magazine | 2026-02-22 | 105m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall | 2026-02-27 | 55m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Great Performances at the Met: La Bohème | 2026-03-20 | 143m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Great Performances at the Met: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay | 2026-04-01 | 169m | 0.0 |
| 11 | Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone” | 2026-04-10 | 54m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Great Performances at the Met: La Sonnambula | 2026-04-12 | 165m | 0.0 |
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Is Great Performances renewed or cancelled?
Great Performances is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
Great Performances — frequently asked
When did Great Performances first air?
Great Performances premiered on January 28, 1971, making it one of PBS's most enduring arts programming series.
Is Great Performances still active?
Yes, the series is returning and actively producing new seasons.
What types of performances are featured?
The show covers a diverse range of performing arts including classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries from artists across America and around the world.
How many seasons of Great Performances exist?
52 seasons have been tracked and produced to date.
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