In Performance at The White House

Showcasing exceptional American performing arts for the President and the First Lady.

Episodes

  • Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles

    S2016 Ep2 |
    Watch a celebration of the legacy of Ray Charles at the White House.
  • A Celebration of American Creativity: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Celebration of American Creativity

    S2016 Ep1 |
    President and Mrs. Obama host an all-star tribute to art and literature in America.
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    “The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House”

    S2015 Ep1 |
    The Emmy Award-nominated series presents an evening of gospel music.
  • A Salute to the Troops: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Salute to the Troops

    S2014 Ep2 |
    A Salute to the Troops: premiered Friday, November 7th on PBS.
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    Women of Soul

    S2014 Ep1 |
    “Women of Soul: In Performance at the White House” premieres Monday, April 7 at 9 p.m.
  • Memphis Soul : asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Memphis Soul

    S2013 Ep1 |
    "In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" premieres on PBS April 16
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    Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Gershwin Prize

    S2012 Ep2 |
    Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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    Red White and Blues

    S2012 Ep1 |
    In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues will celebrate The Blues
  • The Motown Sound: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Motown Sound

    S2011 Ep1 |
    The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House celebrates the legacy of Motown.

About In Performance at The White House

In Performance at The White House was created to showcase the rich fabric of American culture in the setting of the nation's most famous home. Since 1978, the program has embraced virtually every genre of American performance art.

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