Great Performances Archives

Celebrate Women’s History Month 2019!

March 5, 2019

Fighters, feminists and “firsts” take the screen this month, showcasing the contributions of women in the modern world. Wisconsin Public…

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert

August 14, 2013

Watch Great Performances “Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013” at 8 p.m. Friday, August 16 on Wisconsin Public Television. It…

Online Videos to Get You Through the Blizzard

December 19, 2012

My original angle for this post was to pick some online video gems to watch during your free time this…

A Look Ahead With WPT’s Director of Programming

December 13, 2012

Read up on this month’s “don’t miss” programs selected by Director of Programming, Garry Denny. You can find all the…

WPT Pledge Favorites

November 21, 2012

It’s that time of year again and we have plenty of great specials lined up for you. We have several…

Music of the Movies

August 11, 2012

Watch Great Performances “Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies” at 7 p.m. Monday, August 13 on Wisconsin Public Television. She’s…

Another chance to catch Phantom on WPT

March 15, 2012

We’ve received a tremendous amount of positive feedback for this month’s broadcast of Great Performances: Phantom of the Opera Live…

A weekend of great music – Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and More

March 9, 2012

The swinging tunes will be flowing from TV sets across Wisconsin this weekend when Wisconsin Public Television airs a series…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin, and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.