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The Best Episodes of Live from Lincoln Center

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Live from Lincoln Center Season 6 Episode 6 - An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic
    9.4/10(122 votes)

    #1 - An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic

    S6:E6

    A night of classical music,conducted by famous comedian actor Danny Kaye,is something for the whole family to watch. Danny puts his talents to use while conducting and makes it very special for people of all ages.

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  2. Live from Lincoln Center Season 35 Episode 3 - South Pacific
    9.2/10(83 votes)

    #2 - South Pacific

    S35:E3

    The Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific," about love in the South Pacific during WWII. Kelli O'Hara stars as a Navy nurse whose love for a French plantation owner (Paulo Szot) is tested by her own prejudice. Songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame," "A Wonderful Guy" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."

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  3. Live from Lincoln Center Season 38 Episode 6 - Audra McDonald in Concert: Go Back Home
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Audra McDonald in Concert: Go Back Home

    S38:E6

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  4. Live from Lincoln Center Season 41 Episode 3 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    9.0/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

    S41:E3

    The legendary dance company returns to PBS with four works reflecting its spectacular range, diversity and artistry, culminating in a performance of "Revelations," the dance masterpiece created by company founder Alvin Ailey.

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  5. Live from Lincoln Center Season 30 Episode 1 - American Songbook - PASSION
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #5 - American Songbook - PASSION

    S30:E1

    A concert production of Stephen Sondheim's musical starring Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris, and directed by Lonny Price. Following the performance, Lesley Stahl talks with Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald and Michael Cerveris. Allen Fitzpatrick (Colonel Ricci) Richard Easton (Dr. Tambourri) Alexander Gemignani (Lt. Torasso) Timothy Gulan (Sgt. Lombardi) Devin Richards (Lt. Barri) James Clow (Major Rizzolli) John Sloman (Lt. Augenti) Gina Ferrall (Fosca's Mother) John Cunningham (Fosca's Father) George Dvorsky (Ludovic) Kate Baldwin (Mistress) Trey Compton, Jono Hustis (Male Attendants) Jenn Dottino, Abby Stevens (Female Attendants) Joshua Johnston (Mail Boy)

    Director:Lonny Price
    Writers:James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim

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  6. Live from Lincoln Center Season 40 Episode 1 - Richard Tucker Opera Gala: A New Century
    8.8/10(139 votes)

    #6 - Richard Tucker Opera Gala: A New Century

    S40:E1

    This year’s Richard Tucker Music Foundation’s annual gala concert features performances by opera’s brightest lights and rising stars, including Joseph Calleja, Angela Meade, Željko Lučić, Ildar Abdrazakov, Pretty Yende, as well as the 2014 Richard Tucker Award winner Michael Fabiano in solo and ensemble selections from works by Puccini, Mozart, Bellini, Massenet, Donizetti, Verdi and Bernstein, conducted by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume with the New York Choral Society.

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  7. Live from Lincoln Center Season 44 Episode 2 - Cynthia Erivo in Concert
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Cynthia Erivo in Concert

    S44:E2

    Enjoy a soulful evening of song from one of Broadway’s brightest stars. Seamlessly making the transition from the stage to the big screen, British-born Cynthia Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Color Purple before starring in several films, including Steve McQueen’s Widows.

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  8. Live from Lincoln Center Season 43 Episode 2 - Leslie Odom Jr. in Concert
    8.5/10(347 votes)

    #8 - Leslie Odom Jr. in Concert

    S43:E2

    Leslie Odom Jr., who won the 2016 Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance as Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," performs.

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  9. Live from Lincoln Center Season 43 Episode 3 - Stephanie J. Block in Concert
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Stephanie J. Block in Concert

    S43:E3

    Stephanie J. Block, who was featured in Lincoln Center Theater's "Falsettos" as well as in "Wicked" and "The Boy From Oz," performs.

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  10. Live from Lincoln Center Season 44 Episode 5 - Odyssey Chamber Music Society in Greece
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Odyssey Chamber Music Society in Greece

    S44:E5

    The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center journeys to this remarkable land, performing works embodying the essence of classical music in iconic settings like the ancient theatre of Larissa and the historic Church of the Taxiarchon in Pelion – culminating in a mighty version of Mendelssohn’s Octet.

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  11. Live from Lincoln Center Season 33 Episode 3 - New York Cities Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet'
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #11 - New York Cities Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet'

    S33:E3

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  12. Live from Lincoln Center Season 38 Episode 3 - Josh Groban: All That Echoes
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Josh Groban: All That Echoes

    S38:E3

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  13. Live from Lincoln Center Season 41 Episode 2 - Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat

    S41:E2

    The landmark musical brought vividly to life by the New York Philharmonic, with an all-star cast led by Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Lauren Worsham, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander and Fred Willard.

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  14. Live from Lincoln Center Season 36 Episode 5 - New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #14 - New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

    S36:E5

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    Director:Alan Skog
    Writer:Danny Abelson

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  15. Live from Lincoln Center Season 43 Episode 5 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve With Renée Fleming
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #15 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve With Renée Fleming

    S43:E5

    A New Year’s Eve tradition continues with the New York Philharmonic, led by music director Jaap van Zweden, welcoming Renée Fleming for a festive evening of music. From Johann Strauss II to musical pearls from Stephen Sondheim and film composer Alexandre Desplat, Fleming and the Philharmonic conjure the elegance and sparkle of a night at the Ball. Kelli O’Hara hosts.

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  16. Live from Lincoln Center Season 44 Episode 4 - Megan Hilty in Concert
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Megan Hilty in Concert

    S44:E4

    Megan Hilty, who's starred in "Wicked," "9 to 5: The Musical," "Noises Off" and NBC's "Smash," performs musical-theater favorites and classic standards.

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  17. Live from Lincoln Center Season 43 Episode 4 - Andrew Rannells in Concert
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Andrew Rannells in Concert

    S43:E4

    Andrew Rannells brings his signature blend of vocal prowess and wry wit to a sparkling set of songs.

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  18. Live from Lincoln Center Season 42 Episode 3 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

    S42:E3

    The New York Philharmonic celebrates the centennial of the late Leonard Bernstein, its fabled Musical Director from 1958 to 1969. Led by Bramwell Tovey, with special guests Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit, this loving tribute promises to become a classical music moment to remember.

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  19. Live from Lincoln Center Season 44 Episode 6 - New York Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - New York Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim

    S44:E6

    Ring in the New Year with the New York Philharmonic performing Stephen Sondheim's most beloved works. Featuring Tony Award–winning stage and screen actress / vocalist Katrina Lenk — who will star in the gender-blind Broadway revival of Sondheim’s "Company" in 2020 — in her New York Philharmonic debut. The concert is conducted by Alexander Gemignani, also in his Philharmonic debut; and directed by Lonny Price. Includes selections and suites from "A Little Night Music," "Assassins," "Company," "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

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  20. Live from Lincoln Center Season 44 Episode 3 - Annaleigh Ashford in Concert
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Annaleigh Ashford in Concert

    S44:E3

    A new concert from stage and screen star Annaleigh Ashford, who thrilled audiences in Sunday in the Park with George (opposite Jake Gyllenhaal), Kinky Boots, and You Can’t Take It With You, for which she won a Tony Award.

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  21. Live from Lincoln Center Season 38 Episode 2 - Kristin Chenoweth: The Dames of Broadway...All of 'Em!!!
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Kristin Chenoweth: The Dames of Broadway...All of 'Em!!!

    S38:E2

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  22. Live from Lincoln Center Season 1 Episode 1 - New York Philharmonic with André Previn and Van Cliburn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - New York Philharmonic with André Previn and Van Cliburn

    S1:E1

    Berlioz, "Beatrice and Benedict" Overture; Grieg, Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; INTERMISSION; R. Strauss, "Ein Heldenleben". Live intermission interview backstage with Previn.

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  23. Live from Lincoln Center Season 14 Episode 1 - Stephen Sondheim, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Stephen Sondheim, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

    S14:E1

    Performed by the New York City Opera (in 2 acts, book by Hugh Wheeler, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick). Pretaped interview with Stephen Sondheim; live intermission interviews backstage with Christopher Keene (Artistic Director of New York City Opera), Howes/Resnick. Sally Ann Howes (Désirée Armfeldt) Regina Resnik (Madame Armfeldt) Beverly Lambert (Anne Egerman) Maureen Moore (Countess Malcolm) Susan Terry (Petra) Danielle Ferland (Frederika Armfeldt) George Lee Andrews (Fredrik Egerman) Kevin Anderson (Henrik Egerman) Michael Maguire (Count Malcolm)

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  24. Live from Lincoln Center Season 33 Episode 1 - New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala With Sir James Galway
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala With Sir James Galway

    S33:E1

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  25. Live from Lincoln Center Season 33 Episode 2 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala Concert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala Concert

    S33:E2

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Best Episodes Summary

"An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic" is the best rated episode of "Live from Lincoln Center". It scored 9.4/10 based on 122 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/1981. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "South Pacific".