Great Performances is a television anthology series dedicated to the performing arts; the banner has been used to televise theatrical performances such as plays, musicals, opera, ballet, concerts, as well as occasional documentaries. It is produced by the PBS member station WNET in New York City. The series is the longest-running performing arts anthology on television and has won 29 Primetime Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards and an Image Award, with nods from the Directors Guild of America and the Cinema Audio Society.
| Genre | Performing arts |
| Created by | Jac Venza |
| Directed by | Steve Ruggi |
| Presented by | Walter Cronkite (1988–2009), Julie Andrews (1989–present) |
| Theme music composer | John Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 48 |
| Production company(s) | WNET |
| Original network | PBS |
About Great Performances
PBS performing arts anthology series that televises theatrical performances such as plays, musicals, opera, ballet and concerts.
Achievement of Great Performances
The series has won 29 Primetime Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Great Performances
Television series by WNET.. Texaco.. Peabody Award-winning television programs.
Latest information about Great Performances updated on July 28 2021.
