Moving Past the Punchline

Season 39 Episode 6

About the Episode

The star, playwright and director of "The Nance" look at how much has changed in their lifetimes since the days when being gay was associated with shame and played mostly for laughs.

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Extras

New York Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim - Preview

Explore the dazzling orchestral world of one of America's foremost composers.

0:30
Dave Matthews premieres "Here On Out" on Seasons of Cuba

The singer-songwriter invites the Chamber Orchestra of Havana for a first performance.

0:38
Dave Matthews leads "Ants Marching" from Havana to New York

The prolific rocker leads Joshua Bell and Cuban musical guests in one of his biggest hits.

1:41
Dave Matthews performs "Samurai Cop" on Seasons of Cuba

The prolific performer rocks out on one of his hit songs with musicians from Cuba.

4:53
Before the Curtain Rises: Preparations for the SAB Workshop

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process behind one of ballet's key events.

27:00
"Josh Groban: All That Echoes" Program Highlights

Highlights from the Lincoln Center concert originally broadcast April 12, 2013.

20:15
The Nance In Conversation

Playwright, director and star discuss the acclaimed Broadway production.

48:02
"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel" Program Highlights

Highlights from the landmark New York Philharmonic's production of the classic musical.

17:33
David Lang's "the public domain"

World premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's monumental work for 800 voices.

46:45
Providing Enough Space: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline

"Providing Enough Space": Thoughts on Ending the School to Prison Pipeline

30:04