Character Relationship Map: Great Performances

Characters

• Narrator (played by Bray Poor) — protagonist
• Josey Finn (played by Rue McClanahan) — minor
• Ursula (played by Joyce Ebert) — cameo
• Oswald (played by Frederick Coffin) — cameo
• Mrs.Atkins (played by Geraldine Fitzgerald) — cameo
• Konstantin Treplev (played by Frank Langella) — cameo
• Dr.Spiga (played by Charles Kimbrough) — cameo
• Self (played by Stephen Sondheim) — cameo
• Nina (played by Blythe Danner) — cameo
• Self (played by John Cullum) — cameo
• Self (played by Tony Bennett) — cameo
• Self (played by John Gielgud) — cameo
• Self (played by Betty Comden) — cameo
• Self (played by Rosemary Clooney) — cameo
• Self (played by Plácido Domingo) — cameo
• Self (played by Scott Yoo) — cameo
• Self (played by Renée Fleming) — cameo
• Il conte d'Almaviva (played by James Maddalena) — cameo
• Self (played by Frederica von Stade) — cameo
• Self - Host (played by Glenn Close) — cameo

Story Analysis

A television anthology series dedicated to performing arts

Plot Progression

1. Genesis of Excellence — The creation and establishment of Great Performances as a television anthology series dedicated to performing arts.
2. Artistic Expansion — The series broadens its scope to include various performing arts disciplines including plays, musicals, opera, ballet, and concerts.
3. Accolades and Recognition — The series receives numerous prestigious awards and industry recognition for its contributions to performing arts television.