Great Performances Season 30 Episodes

Episode 1

Episode #30.1

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 2

Joshua Bell: West Side Story Suite from Central Park

Wed, Oct 10, 2001

Episode 3

Shaolin: Wheel of Life

Sat, Dec 1, 200176 mins

A theatrical telling of the rise fall and recovery of the Shaolin temple, including an incredible display of kung fu and athleticism from the monks

Episode 4

Alessandro Safina in Concert: Only You

Sat, Dec 1, 2001

Episode 5

The Art of Violin

Tue, Dec 11, 2001113 mins

Episode 6

The Nutcracker

Tue, Dec 25, 2001115 mins

A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast.

Episode 7

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2002

Tue, Jan 1, 2002

Episode 8

Episode #30.8

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 9

Kurosawa

Thu, Mar 21, 2002100 mins

Adam Low's Kurosawa is a 90-minute documentary that looks at Kurosawa's life and works. Originally broadcast on PBS in the US, the film follows a fairly conventional approach as it chronicles Kurosawa's career. The film includes many interviews, more of which are provided on the documentary's home video releases. The film is narrated by Sam Shepard, with sections of Kurosawa's autobiography read by Paul Scofeld. It is a tribute, a celebration and an hommage. A DVD, which comes with almost two hours of extra interviews, has been released as a region free disc by the Australian Madman Entertainment.

Episode 10

Episode #30.10

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 11

Romeo and Juliet

Mon, Jul 1, 200280 mins

William Shakespeare's classic tale of passion, rage and the corruption of youth retold on the mean streets of Providence, Rhode Island.