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Sunday, February 22nd

7:00pm on
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Movies for Grownups Awards with Aarp NEW

Honor some of 2025's best films for grownups, by grownups, in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Tony and Emmy winner Alan Cumming. Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

Monday, February 23rd

12:00am on
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Movies for Grownups Awards with Aarp

Honor some of 2025's best films for grownups, by grownups, in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Tony and Emmy winner Alan Cumming. Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

Friday, February 27th

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:57:00
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Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall NEW

A number one album and a double Grammy-win in 2023 put jazz vocalist Samara Joy on the map, officially establishing the Bronx native as the next jazz sensation and a legend in the making, with frequent comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Fresh from another double win at the 2025 Grammys, Joy makes her much-anticipated debut at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall backed by a full orchestra, introducing audiences to her electric combination of youthful energy and old-soul musical style with unique twists on classic songs and genres ranging from bossa nova to the Great American Songbook.

Saturday, February 28th

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Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall

A number one album and a double Grammy-win in 2023 put jazz vocalist Samara Joy on the map, officially establishing the Bronx native as the next jazz sensation and a legend in the making, with frequent comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Fresh from another double win at the 2025 Grammys, Joy makes her much-anticipated debut at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall backed by a full orchestra, introducing audiences to her electric combination of youthful energy and old-soul musical style with unique twists on classic songs and genres ranging from bossa nova to the Great American Songbook.

Friday, March 27th

10:30pm on
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Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

Saturday, March 28th

4:30am on
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Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

Friday, April 3rd

10:30pm on
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The Magic of Nureyev NEW

An incredible 89 curtain calls provide an enduring testament to the ballet history that was written at the Vienna State Opera on October 15, 1964. The event was a performance of Swan Lake choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who also took on the lead male role of the Prince; his partner was the great British prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn. In his novel interpretation of this iconic favorite of classical ballet, Nureyev revolutionized the role of the male dancer, seeking to be Fonteyn's equal counterpart. This fascinating behind the scenes film features extensive excerpts from the legendary production, which was captured for posterity two years after its 1964 stage premiere. In new interviews, dancers Michael Birkmeyer and Gisela Cech, who danced alongside Nureyev at the premiere of Swan Lake, share personal insights on Nureyev's peerless virtuosity as well as his mercurial off-stage personality, while contemporary experts look back at Nureyev groundbreaking technique from a modern-day perspective.

Saturday, April 4th

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The Magic of Nureyev

An incredible 89 curtain calls provide an enduring testament to the ballet history that was written at the Vienna State Opera on October 15, 1964. The event was a performance of Swan Lake choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who also took on the lead male role of the Prince; his partner was the great British prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn. In his novel interpretation of this iconic favorite of classical ballet, Nureyev revolutionized the role of the male dancer, seeking to be Fonteyn's equal counterpart. This fascinating behind the scenes film features extensive excerpts from the legendary production, which was captured for posterity two years after its 1964 stage premiere. In new interviews, dancers Michael Birkmeyer and Gisela Cech, who danced alongside Nureyev at the premiere of Swan Lake, share personal insights on Nureyev's peerless virtuosity as well as his mercurial off-stage personality, while contemporary experts look back at Nureyev groundbreaking technique from a modern-day perspective.

Sunday, April 12th

2:00pm on
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Now Hear This Brahms: Free But Alone NEW

Friday, April 17th

9:00pm on
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Now Hear This Everyone Loves Joplin NEW

Saturday, April 18th

3:00am on
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Now Hear This Everyone Loves Joplin

Friday, April 24th

9:00pm on
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Now Hear This The Call of Istanbul NEW

Saturday, April 25th

3:00am on
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Now Hear This The Call of Istanbul

Friday, May 1st

9:00pm on
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Now Hear This The Iceland Sound NEW

10:00pm on
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Now Hear This: The Composer Is Yoo NEW

Follow host Scott Yoo's journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.

Saturday, May 2nd

3:00am on
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Now Hear This The Iceland Sound

4:00am on
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Now Hear This: The Composer Is Yoo

Follow host Scott Yoo's journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.