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The performing arts anthology series brings best from the worlds of music and dance into viewers’ living rooms. From classical music and opera to ballet and musical theater, cameras capture the stage performances of some of the best artists in the world.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, December 31
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Season 51 • Episode 14
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Wednesday, January 1
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2025 New
Season 52 • Episode 5
Hugh Bonneville hosts the annual New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Wednesday, January 1
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2025
Season 52 • Episode 5
Hugh Bonneville hosts the annual New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Thursday, January 2
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Season 51 • Episode 14
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more perform songs from musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Friday, January 3
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2025
Season 52 • Episode 5
Hugh Bonneville hosts the annual New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Matt Roush says...
Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl: Henry Mancini’s melodic music, which netted him four Oscars and 20 Grammys, is instantly recognizable, and to celebrate what would have been his 100th year, the Hollywood Bowl honors the composer (1924-1994), who conducted there 29 times, with a concert of his greatest film and TV hits. Saxophonist Dave Koz teams with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for renditions of “The Pink Panther Theme,” “Baby Elephant Walk” from Hatari! and the Peter Gunn theme, with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo performing “Days of Wine and Roses,” “Crazy World” and “Le Jazz Hot” from Victor/Victoria, and Michael Bublé crooning “Moon River” and “It Had Better Be Tonight.” The composer’s daughter, Monica Mancini, delivers “Two for the Road” and “Anywhere the Heart Goes.” Also featured: scenes from the recording of a 100th-anniversary album, with the last televised appearance of the late Quincy Jones.
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Preview
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