On GREAT PERFORMANCES Beethoven in Beijing learn about the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, both then and now. The program includes archival footage of the 1973 visit alongside present-day performances.

Great Performances presents, 'Movies for Grownups Awards 2021 with AARP Magazine.' Watch actors and filmmakers as they are honored for creating films that resonate with older viewers in this star-studded awards ceremony. Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.

Experience Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet performed by dancers from The Royal Ballet, choreographer by Kenneth MacMillan. Set to a score by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, the ballet was filmed on atmospheric sets and locations throughout Budapest, Hungary, evoking old Verona, Italy. William Bracewell and Francesca Hayward star in the title roles.

Ring in 2021 with host Hugh Bonneville as the Vienna Philharmonic performs a festive selection of Strauss family waltzes, under the baton of guest conductor Riccardo Muti. The program also features the Vienna State Ballet dancing on location from notable Vienna landmarks.

Roundabout Theatre Company’s dazzling 2016 Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn was captured live at the Roundabout’s Studio 54. Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of Broadway—as well as his fiancé and dance partner Lila—to settle down at an old farmhouse in Connecticut. Jim’s luck takes a turn for the better when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together, they turn the farmhouse into a seasonal inn with show-stopping performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend, Ted, tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?

GREAT PERFORMANCES Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles takes us through the history of the iconic musical Fiddler on the Roof, exploring its reach across time and cultures. This special features appearances by composer Jerry Bock and lyricist Sheldon Harnick, actor Topol, as well as famous fans including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant—and the growing competitive presence of a new generation of artists—Rothko takes on his greatest career challenge yet: to create a definitive series of paintings for the Philip Johnson-designed Four Seasons restaurant in architect Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Seagram Building.

GREAT PERFORMANCES Grammy Salute to Music Legends 2020 is a starry tribute celebration of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners. The program features archival music clips and acceptance remarks from the honorees and the artists they have influenced, including Chicago, Public Enemy, Roberta Flack, Philip Glass, Isaac Hayes, John Prine and others.

Experience iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in an Easter Sunday concert from Milan’s historic Duomo cathedral. With the city under lockdown due to COVID-19, the singer performs “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace” and more accompanied only by an organist.