Interviews

After a decade-long hiatus from songwriting, superstar Sting talks to Paula Zahn about his creative process for “The Last Ship,” his Broadway-bound musical. Sting recently previewed his score for the show with the release of his latest album, as well as with an intimate concert ...

Christopher Plummer talks to Paula Zahn about his remarkable performance as the fabled but faded star John Barrymore in his twilight days, which you can see in the GREAT PERFORMANCES presentation of “Barrymore.”

Paul Cremo of the Metropolitan Opera tells us what it's like to be a dramaturg and the specific challenges and rewards of modernizing the titles for Michael Mayer's new production of Rigoletto,  set in 1960s Las Vegas, which some audience members are calling the "Rat ...

Renée Fleming interviews Mariusz Kwiecien (Don Giovanni), Barbara Frittoli (Donna Elvira), and Luca Pisaroni (Leporello) about their roles in Don Giovanni; also including a preview clip from the dress rehearsal. Don Giovanni airs Sunday, February 26 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). In ...

Tony Bennett talks about collaborating with Lady Gaga, Queen Latifah, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Willie Nelson, Amy Winehouse, and others to create the show Tony Bennett: Duets II and what it's like to be creating new work at 85 years old. Tony Bennett: Duets II ...

Anna Deavere Smith talks about the process by which her play "Let Me Down Easy" was created. Called "the most exciting individual in American theater" by Newsweek magazine, Smith turns her theatrical exploration to matters of the human body.

Edward Villella explains his ballet training as a child, dancing for Balanchine at the New York City Ballet for 18 years, and the artistic philosophy behind his work as Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet. See his dance company in Great Performances: Miami City Ballet ...

Hugh Laurie talks about his love of the blues and New Orleans in this behind the scenes interview. "GREAT PERFORMANCES: Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk -- A Celebration of New Orleans Blues" premieres on PBS Sept. 30. Check local listings for times near you.

Twenty years after dazzling audiences in his first Broadway solo concert, the three-time Grammy winner returns to the Main Stage with a roster of fan favorites. Great Performances - Harry Connick, Jr. in Concert on Broadway premieres Wednesday, March 2, 9:30PM (check local listings).

In an interview with award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, Sir Patrick Stewart discusses what attracted him to the role of Macbeth, the innovative creative process of working with director Rupert Goold, his co-star Kate Fleetwood as Lady Macbeth, his character's descent into darkness, and some performance ...