GREAT PERFORMANCES is proud to announce that we received five Primetime Emmy award nominations. Congratulations to all our nominees for this well-deserved recognition!
 
 
 

Outstanding Variety Special

Tony Bennett: Duets II (Great Performances) • PBS • A Production of RPM TV Productions, Inc.
 

Outstanding Special Class Programs

Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel And The LA Phil Celebrate Gershwin (Great Performances) • PBS • A production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET, BFMI, WDR in cooperation with ARTE, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and C Major
 

Outstanding Music Direction

The Thomashefskys: Music And Memories Of A Life In The Yiddish Theater (Great Performances) • PBS • A production of the Thomashefsky Film Project LLC and Thirteen for WNET

Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director
 

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special

Andrea Bocelli Live In Central Park (Great Performances) • PBS • A Production of Sugar s.r.l. and THIRTEEN for WNET

Robert Barnhart, Lighting Designer
Ted Wells, Lighting Director
Matt Firestone, Lighting Director
Harry Sangmeister, Lighting Director
 

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Memphis (Great Performances) • PBS • Broadway Worldwide, Inc.

Steven Cimino, Technical Director
Paul J. Cangialosi, Camera
John Pinto, Camera
Chuck Goslin, Camera
Barry Frischer, Camera
Jeff Latonero, Camera
Len Wechsler, Camera
Susan Noll, Video Control
J.M. Hurley, Video Control
 
 
Visit the Emmys website to see the complete list of nominees.