Back to the Moon: Carnegie Hall’s Live Tribute to Apollo 11 Hits PBS on Nov. 10
When the Apollo 11 launch lit up the sky, the world watched a 239,000‑mile journey unfold.
When the Apollo 11 launch lit up the sky, the world watched a 239,000‑mile journey unfold. Fifty years later, that same drama is back on stage at Carnegie Hall, where historian John Monsky’s immersive performance blends archival film, live music, and spoken word. The show, titled *We Chose to Go to the Moon*, will air live on PBS at 8 p.m.
ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. It was filmed in April 2026, the same week NASA’s Artemis II launched a crew of four astronauts around the Moon. The production features the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Broadway singers, and a soundtrack that includes David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and Elton John’s “Rocket Man.”PBS viewers can stream the broadcast simultaneously on the PBS.org website or the PBS app, which supports iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and major smart TVs.
The live stream is geo‑blocked outside the United States, so international fans need a workaround. Surfshark VPN lets users bypass the restriction by routing their connection through a U.S. server. The service offers 1,600 Mbps speeds and includes antivirus protection, making it a practical choice for watching the show from anywhere.
The performance invites audiences to relive the space race’s triumphs and the unsung heroes of Mission Control.
Whether you’re in New York or halfway across the globe, the show offers a fresh, musical lens on America’s lunar legacy.
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Original publication: 11 November 2026 01:30
