Great Performances

54 SeasonsTV-GTMDb 6.1

ComedyDocumentaryDrama

EnglishReturning Series

1 · Episode 1

2 · Episode 2

3 · Episode 3

7 · Paradise Lost

18 · Hogan's Goat

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status: Returning Series
First aired: 28 January 1971
Last aired: 13 September 2026
Rating: TV-G
TMDB score: 6.1 / 10 (25 votes)

Production

Studios: Thirteen
Countries: United States of America
Networks: PBS

Episodes

Seasons: 54
Episodes: 725
Type: Scripted
Next episode: S54E2 · 18 Oct 2026
In production: Yes

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English