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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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A Celebration of the Arts
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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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
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Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.
Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Trailer
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A memorial features over 2,000 handmade pouches dedicated to Detroit's loved ones.
Detroit Healing Memorial
Spotlight on #PBSForTheArts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in 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
Official Announcement
#PBSForTheArts
#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.
Learn MoreCan't-Miss Performances
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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
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: The Cleveland Orchestra
On October 14, 2021, The Cleveland Orchestra celebrated its return to live, in-person performances at Severance Music Center.
Featured Blog
Artist Spotlight: Angela Buccini-Butch
Dancer Angela Buccini-Butch shares how she was inspired to learn a new skill and how The Muse, a creative event space in Brooklyn, can get back on track.
Featured Blog
Artist Spotlight: Brian Jordan Alvarez
Brian Jordan Alvarez discusses how living in isolation in the past year became fuel for his creativity and massive following.
Latest from Great Performances
The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.
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Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole
Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole
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Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
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Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works.
Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
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Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park
Join the Italian tenor and guests Tony Bennett, Céline Dion, Chris Botti and more.
Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park
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.
