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Artist Spotlight: "The Nutcracker" Across America
This season we celebrate the joyful and much-needed return of a holiday classic — one that communities across the country have been waiting for.
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PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
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United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream
Join host Chita Rivera for a concert taped at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream
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Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Delight in an intimate evening of story and song with Gavin Creel.
Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Gavin Creel
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Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
"George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" returns to ballet companies across America.
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
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A memorial features over 2,000 handmade pouches dedicated to Detroit's loved ones.
Detroit Healing Memorial
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Works & Process presents "New York is Burning" by Omari Wiles and Les Ballet Afrik.
New York is Burning
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The Cleveland Orchestra makes its awaited return to the stage at Severance Music Center.
Cleveland Orchestra Returns
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns live with a premiere at Jacob's Pillow.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
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Creating Drama on Social Media
Actor and prolific Instagram user Brian Jordan Alvarez is starting drama on social media.
Creating Drama on Social Media
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Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
Latinx artists created timely work under lockdown in response to the pandemic.
Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
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#PBSForTheArts is a multiplatform campaign celebrating the resiliency of the arts in America during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and reopening. The campaign features a variety of programming across broadcast and digital platforms to showcase the devastating impact of the pandemic to the arts industry.
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Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
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An Italian opera company restages an oratorio last performed in 1826.
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Celebrate the hit musical with this all-star concert version featuring songs from the beloved score.
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In defiance of their families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
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Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
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Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
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Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
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#PBSForTheArts Artist Spotlight
In 2020, Hope Boykin retired from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater after 20 years with the company as a dancer and choreographer. In the same year, she led online workshops inspired by Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" and contributed to the poetry piece, "We Dance," as a tribute to George Floyd.
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Artist Spotlight: Sonya Clark
The artist behind the Healing Memorial spoke with PBS for the Arts about her history with the city of Detroit and how her Beaded Prayers Project has continued to transform over the past two decades.
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Artist Spotlight: Alexandria Wailes
In an interview with #PBSForTheArts, Alexandria Wailes describes her process as an ASL director and what inspires her work today.
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Artist Spotlight: The Cleveland Orchestra
On October 14, 2021, The Cleveland Orchestra celebrated its return to live, in-person performances at Severance Music Center.
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From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2022
Ring in the new year at the Musikverein with Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville.
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2022
New from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.
Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
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Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Ballerina Boys
