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Great Performances

  • 1971-2027
  • 54 seasons
  • PBS
  • Comedy, Drama, Music
  • TV-G

Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Season 54 Episode Guide

4 Episodes 2026 - 2027

Episode 1

Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Tammy Wynette's musical success and legacy was achieved through personal grit and a determination to sing, write music, and raise herself above her humble beginnings. From Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Great Performances pays tribute to Wynette's musical legacy, presenting a star-studded concert that also includes her iconic duets which she used to sing with her former husband George Jones.

Episode 2

Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Episode 2

Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

In this unique concert celebrating the music of the legendary three-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, musician, and performer, Jimmy Webb takes center stage to perform his catalog, sharing intimate stories behind the songs and their journeys to iconic status including hits like "Wichita Lineman," "Highwayman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston" and "MacArthur Park."

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Episode 3

Romeo & Juliet

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Episode 5

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2027

Episode 6

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein with the Vienna City Ballet: host Hugh Bonneville.

Episode 7

Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Honoring the best films and performances of 2025 that resonate with older viewers; Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

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