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S53E14
Suffs
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together—or, in some cases, tore them apart.
Premieres: 5/8/2026
S53E9
Great Performances at the Met: La Bohème
Experience Zeffirelli’s beloved production set in 19th-century Paris telling the story of Puccini’s young artists and lovers that share joy, passion, and heartbreak featuring Juliana Grigoryan as Mimì and Freddie De Tommaso as Rodolfo.
Premieres: 3/20/2026
Special
Conductor Gemma New | CHASING CRESCENDOS
Conductor Gemma New leads the orchestra with a focus on creating a collective musical experience. She reflects on the unique challenge conductors face in connecting with each musician while remaining sensitive to the ensemble as a whole. Though the orchestra’s dynamic can shift, New thrives on the excitement and the sense of risk that comes with live performance.
Premieres: 3/4/2026
S53E8
Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall
A number one album and a double Grammy-win in 2023 put jazz vocalist Samara Joy on the map, officially establishing the Bronx native as the next jazz sensation and a legend in the making, with frequent comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Fresh from another double win at the 2025 Grammys, Joy makes her much-anticipated debut at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall.
Premieres: 2/27/2026
Special
Violinist Allison Taylor | CHASING CRESCENDOS
From the careful preparation of her reeds to long rehearsals, bassoonist Eleni Katz shares a glimpse of her musical journey. Born to a family of artists in Wisconsin, she began playing clarinet until her teacher suggested she tried bassoon as a way to stand out. Now, she is tasked with blending in with the New World Symphony orchestra as they take on Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E minor.
Premieres: 2/25/2026
S53E7
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.
Premieres: 2/22/2026
Special
Bassoonist Eleni Katz | CHASING CRESCENDOS
From the careful preparation of her reeds to long rehearsals, bassoonist Eleni Katz shares a glimpse of her musical journey. Born to a family of artists in Wisconsin, she began playing clarinet until her teacher suggested she tried bassoon as a way to stand out. Now, she is tasked with blending in with the New World Symphony orchestra as they take on Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E minor.
Premieres: 2/18/2026
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Violinist James Zabawa-Martinez | CHASING CRESCENDOS
Violinist James Zabawa-Martinez opens up about his life as a musician, reflecting on long practice sessions, battles with stage fright, and the passion that keeps him performing. Born in Austin, James knew from an early age that he wanted to play the violin. Now, he is particularly inspired by seeing young people in the audience, reminding him of why music is important.
Premiered: 2/11/2026
S53E6
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026
The famed Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from Vienna's Musikverein conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with performances by the Vienna State Ballet and location segments hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Premiered: 1/1/2026
Streaming until: 6/30/2026
S53E5
Nutcracker from English National Ballet
Experience the holiday classic in a new light, featuring over 100 dancers and musicians performing at the London Coliseum.
Premiered: 12/16/2025
S53E4
Twelfth Night
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the romantic misadventures of twins Sebastian and Viola after they survive a shipwreck, including revenge plots and tricks of love. Featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Junior Nyong'o and more. Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali in the newly reopened Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Premiered: 11/14/2025
S51E3
New York City Ballet in Madrid
Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, New York City Ballet performs two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance" as well as a piece by current resident choreographer Justin Peck.
Premiered: 10/27/2023
Streaming until: 2/28/2026
S53E2
Great Performances at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside Jack Swanson in his Met debut as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the infamous barber of Seville, with Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio.
Premiered: 10/19/2025
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