Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O’Hara Among Headliners of PBS’ ‘America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together’

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PBS will broadcast “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together,” a live celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The two-hour special is produced in partnership with Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) and features performances by bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green, Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara, Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, Michael Feinstein, and singer-songwriter Judy {…}

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PBS Announces ‘Great Performances at the Met’ Schedule for 2026

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“Great Performances at the Met” has announced its 20th season on PBS. The broadcasting season opened with Puccini’s “La Bohème” starring soprano Juliana Grigoryan as Mimì and tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli’s production. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts. Broadcast Date: Friday, March 20 at 9/8c on PBS Mason Bates’ “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay”, based on {…}

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Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcasting Partnership & October 2025 Slate With Iowa PBS & Iowa Public Radio

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Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) has announced a month-long broadcasting schedule in partnership with Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio. The initiative will allow audiences in Iowa and beyond to revisit performances from the company’s 2024 Festival Season, as well as its 2025 production of Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen.” As part of the company’s ongoing partnership with Iowa PBS, {…}

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PBS to Present Grace Bumbry Documentary

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On Oct. 3, PBS and Great Performances will present “The Magic of Grace Bumbry.” The documentary recounts the story of the African American Missouri native who rose to fame in the 1960s international opera scene. Bumbry’s rise began in the 1950s when she won a radio competition at the age of 17. Encountering racism when she was prevented from studying {…}

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PBS to Broadcast Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary Concert

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On Feb. 28, 2025, PBS is set to broadcast Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s 30th-anniversary concert. The concert from the Teatro del Silenzio will showcase star-studded performances featuring duets with an unprecedented cast of global superstars, including Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McFee, Lang Lang, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste, and more. Directed by Grammy-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Sam Wrench (“Taylor {…}

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‘Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair’ Documentary to Premiere on PBS SoCal

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(Photo Credit: PBS) PBS SoCal’s new documentary, “Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair” is set to makes its premiere. The documentary provides a history of Pacific Symphony from its founding in 1978 to becoming the youngest Tier One Orchestra in the nation, under the direction of Maestro Carl St.Clair. Since his appointment as music director in 1990, Pacific Symphony {…}

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PBS Great Performances Announces Two Major Broadcasts

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(Photo by Chris Lee) PBS Great Performances is set to showcase two special presentations. First up is “Great Performances – Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil” on Oct. 25, 2024 at 9 p.m. The showcase is directed by Mary Birnbaum and conducted by Long Yu with music by Aaron Zigman and a libretto by Mark Campbell. Performers include {…}

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New Mexico PBS & Santa Fe Opera to Present “An American Vision: The Santa Fe Opera

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New Mexico PBS and the Santa Fe Opera will present “An American Vision: The Santa Fe Opera” on Nov. 7 and 14, 2024. The showcase on Nov. 7 will be a free public screening at the The Lensic Performing Arts Center in downtown Santa Fe. Then a few days later, on the 14th, the channel will broadcast the documentary. “An {…}

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PBS Names Christopher Farley as Senior Director, Arts Programming & Development

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PBS has announced Christopher Farley, known for his diverse contributions in media as a writer, editor, and producer, as its new Senior Director, Arts Programming & Development. In this role, Farley will steer the development and execution of the multiplatform strategy aimed at arts, performance, culture, and lifestyle content. Farley comes to PBS after having served as executive editor at {…}

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Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O’Hara Among Headliners of PBS’ ‘America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together’

PBS Announces ‘Great Performances at the Met’ Schedule for 2026

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcasting Partnership & October 2025 Slate With Iowa PBS & Iowa Public Radio

PBS to Present Grace Bumbry Documentary

PBS to Broadcast Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary Concert

‘Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair’ Documentary to Premiere on PBS SoCal

PBS Great Performances Announces Two Major Broadcasts

New Mexico PBS & Santa Fe Opera to Present “An American Vision: The Santa Fe Opera

PBS Names Christopher Farley as Senior Director, Arts Programming & Development