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Preview of National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage

Theater legends celebrate the National Theatre's 50th anniversary.

Aired 02/14/2014 | Rating NR

Great Performances

Preview of National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage

Preview: Season 41 Episode 14 | 50s

Theater legends celebrate the National Theatre's 50th anniversary.

The National Theatre in London celebrates its 50th anniversary with a cast of theater legends, including Maggie Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch, Derek Jacobi, Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Penelope Wilton and more.

Aired 02/14/2014 | Rating NR

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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