Over the next several months, the University Musical Society and the Michigan Theater will present a series of three high-definition screenings of live theater performances by London's National Theatre at the Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street.

"NT Live" broadcasts performances of plays produced by the National Theatre in London onto cinema screens worldwide. (In the U.S., the screenings are delayed broadcasts to accommodate the time difference.) Broadcasts will also feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with actors.

The first screening, at 5 p.m. Sunday, October 11, is Shakespeare’s "All’s Well That Ends Well," in which the feisty but lowly Helena falls in love with Bertram, a haughty count. To gain his hand, she performs a string of impossible tasks, which, even if accomplished, can hardly guarantee his love. Nevertheless, Helena, refuses to give him up. Set against a backdrop of sexism, snobbery, and a battle between the generations, the play turns fairy tale logic on its head. Next up in the series is "Nation," based on the novel by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Mark Ravenhill, scheduled for Sunday, February 7 at 5 p.m. Finally, Alan Bennett's "The Habit of Art," will be screened in late April (day and time to be determined). Tickets for each broadcast are $22 ($18 for UMS subscribers and Michigan Theater members, $12 for students). For tickets, call 734-764-2538, visit www.ums.org, or go to the League Ticket Office at 911 North University Avenue. For more information about the series, visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive, or watch the trailer below.

Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.