The Arts on TV: ‘ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway’; Andrea Bocelli
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“Great Performances” 10 p.m., Thursday KVCR: ‘Vivere: Andrea Bocelli Live in Tuscany’ -- special guests Chris Botti, Heather Headley, Kenny G, David Foster, Lang Lang and Sarah Brightman.
“New York Originals” 10:30 p.m., Thursday KLCS: ‘Let There Be Neon,’ one of the last craftsmen shops in SoHo; Rubie’s Costumes; and St. George Theatre.
Movie: “ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway” (2005) 10 a.m., Saturday LOGO: (PG) Filmmaker Dori Berinstein charts the creation of four Broadway shows during the 2003-04 season: “Wicked,” “Taboo,” “Avenue Q” and “Caroline, or Change.”
“Rick Steves’ Europe” 1:30 p.m., Saturday KOCE: A tour of Rome includes a pilgrimage to Michelangelo’s Pieta, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Borghese Gallery.
“Inside” 7 p.m., Saturday KSCI: ‘The Emperor’s Treasure’: Taiwan’s National Palace Museum houses an art collection of more than 600,000 objects that gives a new perspective on China’s cultural history.
“The Artist Toolbox” 8:30 p.m., Saturday KLCS: Jason Alexander discusses the process of acting and building a character and his work as artistic director of the Reprise Theatre Co. in Los Angeles.
“Josh Groban Command Performance: 10 Years With Public Television” 3:30 p.m., Sunday KOCE: a compilation of performances.
Movie: “Luckey” (2008) 6:50 p.m., Sunday and 5:10 a.m. early Monday, Sundance: Paralyzed from the neck down, Tom Luckey enlists the help of his son to build a sculpture. “Dudu Fisher: In Concert From Israel” 9:30 p.m., Sunday KVCR: Dudu Fisher performs Broadway tunes and Israeli songs.
“A Capitol Fourth 2011” 8 and 9:30 p.m., Monday KOCE: The concert celebrating America includes performances by Steve Martin, Josh Groban, Matthew Morrison, Jordin Sparks, Little Richard and the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” and Kelli O’Hara. With the National Symphony Orchestra.
“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” 9 and 10 p.m., Monday NBC: Starbursts blaze above the Big Apple.
“Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular” 10 p.m., Monday CBS: Michael Chiklis hosts the annual ceremony that presents fireworks accompanied by the music of the Boston Pops Esplanade orchestra.
“Late Show With David Letterman” 11:35 p.m., Wednesday CBS: Ryan Reynolds; a performance from “Anything Goes.”
-- Compiled by Ed Stockly