PBS is once again spotlighting theater’s finest with its annual Broadway’s Best series, airing Fridays in May as part of Great Performances. The 2025 lineup brings four acclaimed stage productions to viewers nationwide, showcasing powerful stories, legendary music, and award-winning talent.
The season kicked off last week with Next to Normal, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a suburban mother grappling with bipolar disorder and a haunting family past. Starring Caissie Levy and filmed during its West End transfer from the Donmar Warehouse, this raw and intimate production offers a gripping portrayal of mental health and resilience.
Tomorrow night, May 16, PBS presents Yellow Face, David Henry Hwang’s autobiographical comedy about a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor in an Asian role while protesting similar casting choices in the industry. Featuring Daniel Dae Kim and produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, the play cleverly explores identity, race, and the complexities of representation in theater.