Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Follow Tony nominee Luke Evans as he returns to his theatrical roots in “The Rocky Horror Show,” making his Broadway debut while immersing himself in the rhythm of New York City. This episode sees Evans facing the unexpected challenges of the craft, including learning to transform himself night after night as he takes on the responsibility of doing his own stage makeup. Offering an intimate look at the life behind the performance, this episode captures the joy, adjustment, and personal evolution that come with stepping onto a Broadway stage.
0:00 STAGEBOUND
0:59 First Rehearsal
1:55 Tech Rehearsal
4:15 Exploring Studio 54
5:46 First Preview
6:39 Frank-N-Wiener
7:47 Press Day
9:32 Opening Night
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The only continuing primetime performance showcase on American television, Great Performances presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries. With its programs garnering 67 Emmy Awards and six George Foster Peabody Awards, the series has received every major television honor.
Regardless of geographic or economic limitations, Great Performances ensures its audiences “the best seats in the house” with a roster of artists and performing arts companies that represent a “Who’s Who” of excellence and virtuosity in the international performing arts.
Follow Tony nominee Luke Evans as he returns to his theatrical roots in “The Rocky Horror Show,” making his Broadway debut while immersing himself in the rhythm of New York City. This episode sees Evans facing the unexpected challenges of the craft, including learning to transform himself night after night as he takes on the responsibility of doing his own stage makeup. Offering an intimate look at the life behind the performance, this episode captures the joy, adjustment, and personal evolution that come with stepping onto a Broadway stage.
0:00 STAGEBOUND
0:59 First Rehearsal
1:55 Tech Rehearsal
4:15 Exploring Studio 54
5:46 First Preview
6:39 Frank-N-Wiener
7:47 Press Day
9:32 Opening Night
Please like & subscribe now if you enjoyed: youtube.com/channel/UCZri-Y6aBcTFrxYMF_ghXQA
This program is made possible by viewers like you. Please support your local PBS station: pbs.org/donate
Watch full episodes and more: pbs.org/greatperformances
Instagram: instagram.com/pbsgreatperformances
Facebook: facebook.com/greatperformances
Newsletter: pbs.org/wnet/gperf/newsletter
#GreatPerformancesPBS
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The only continuing primetime performance showcase on American television, Great Performances presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries. With its programs garnering 67 Emmy Awards and six George Foster Peabody Awards, the series has received every major television honor.
Regardless of geographic or economic limitations, Great Performances ensures its audiences “the best seats in the house” with a roster of artists and performing arts companies that represent a “Who’s Who” of excellence and virtuosity in the international performing arts.
