Great Performances: A Celebration

A lavish tribute, in words & photos, celebrating the first 25 years of Great Performances (GP) remarkable achievements. More than 5 million people regularly watch this TV series, which has won every major award, including the Peabody, more than 40 Emmys, & dozens of other awards. This book includes tributes & reminiscences by some of GPs brightest stars. Illustrated with more than 140 beautiful photos, its informative critical narrative reviews GPs contribution & role in the various performing arts, recalls highlights of past seasons, & considers the particular challenges of translating performances created for the theater or concert hall to compelling TV. Includes interviews with leading performers & producers, plus quotes from contemporary reviews.