Great Performances

November 8, 2023, will mark the 400th anniversary of the first publishing of the complete works of William Shakespeare, known as "The First Folio." Great Performances will mark the date with a Making Of special.

The New York City summer classic series "Shakespeare in the Park" takes on William Shakespeare's Richard III, as Tony award-winning director Robert O'Hara sits down with us to talk about having the Bard meet us in the 21st century.

Which British shows and movies are coming to the U.S. on PBS Passport in November 2022? Let's run down the list of titles arriving this month.

What British shows and movies are coming to the U.S. on PBS Passport in September 2022? Let's run down the list of titles arriving this month.

With theaters shuttered, the Royal National Theater turned this season's headliner, Romeo & Juliet, into a film, which will air on PBS's Great Performances in April.

Britain’s National Theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary last year – much like several other well-known British institutions, including the Rolling Stones and, of course, Doctor Who. For those that don’t know, the NT is one of the UK’s two most