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Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Broderick, Megan Hilty & More in A CAPITOL FOURTH - Official Concert Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - July 05, 2012

Yesterday, July 4, America's national Independence Day celebration kicked off our country's 236th birthday with celebrations and fireworks across the nation. Down in America's capitol, Washington DC was host the the annual A CAPITOL FOURTH concert, broadcast on PBS....


PBS to Air NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, 11/11
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2012

PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise (...


Indianapolis Symph Orch Performs Concert Stage Production of Hello, Dolly!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2012

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will perform the world premiere of a new symphonic concert stage production of Jerry Herman's famous Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring versatile singer Sandi Patty as Dolly Levi and renowned Tony Award-winning actor G...


Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise Hosts PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Tonight, 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded line-up will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The program is co-hosted for the seventh year by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (CSI:NEW YORK)...


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Announce Holiday POPS! Dates
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2011

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, a beloved family tradition, Holiday POPS!, returns to the Kimmel Center for seven festive performances....


Megan Hilty, Barry Manilow, 'Motown the Musical' & More to Perform on PBS's 'Capitol Fourth'
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013

America's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) will return tothe West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, starring music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on t...


PBS and Capital Concerts Present NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012

PBS and Capital Concerts announced the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS tonight, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI:...


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

Last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH, featured music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009. Below, watch Manilow sing a medley of best-known patriotic songs!...


MOTOWN Sings National Anthem At Yankees Game Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - August 12, 2013

The astoundingly talented company of performers from MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will convene to sing the national anthem at the Yankees versus Angels game tonight at Yankee Stadium....


Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise Hosts PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Tonight, 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded line-up will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The program is co-hosted for the seventh year by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (CSI:NEW YORK)...


Sandi Patty To Release BROADWAY STORIES
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 18, 2011

Today marks the release of Sandi Patty's most recent album - Broadway Stories - which has been a labor of love for Sandi and something that has been a personal dream for years. The album was released through Patty's Stylos Entertainment label worldwide....


Exclusive Coverage: Rehearsal with IRVING BERLIN: RAGS TO RITZES
by Walter McBride - October 15, 2011

The New York Pops orchestra - famous for presenting popular music with a symphony orchestra of the highest quality - celebrated the music of Irving Berlin in a stirring program entitled 'Rags to Ritzes.' Under the baton of guest director Jack Everly, the concert kicked off the orchestra's 29th seaso...


John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2012

Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters' original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Sympho...


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

Last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH, featured music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009. Below, watch Manilow sing a medley of best-known patriotic songs!...


NPR's Ari Shapiro to Perform at BSO Gala, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink...


VIDEO: Darren Criss Sings 'Shout' on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

GLEE's Darren Criss performed the crowd-pleasing, "Shout' on last night's Fourth of July celebration A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS. Check out the rousing performance below!...


PBS Unveils Diverse Summer Line-Up of Programming
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2013

PBS today unveiled a summer line-up that features a diverse array of new programming. A summer of intrigue presents new episodes of MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! productions....


Neil Diamond to Release 'Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down)' to Benefit Boston Charities on July 2
by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2013

Music Icon Neil Diamond has confrmed plans to release a newly writen song inspired by the recent Boston Marathon bombings. “Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down),” will be released on July 2nd, with 100% of the purchase price, for at least the next year, equally beneftng One Fund Boston and the ...


VIDEO: Megan Hilty Performs on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

SMASH and Broadway star Megan Hilty performed a Patriotic Medley and a moving version of George Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me,' on last night's PBS special A CAPITOL FOURTH. Check out the performances below!...


ISO Announces Cast for ON BROADWAY WITH KANDER & EBB - Beth Leavel, Nick Adams, Ted Keegan & More!
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra today announced the cast for On Broadway with Kander & Ebb: Celebrating Chicago, Cabaret and All That Jazz, a world premiere pops production of music from legendary and award-winning composers, John Kander (b. 1927) and Fred Ebb (1928-2004). Created by ISO Princip...


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Announce Holiday POPS! Dates
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 08, 2011

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, a beloved family tradition, Holiday POPS!, returns to the Kimmel Center for seven festive performances....


Jodi Benson, Sal Viviano, et al. Set for Philly Pops' 2012 Season
by Nicole Rosky - January 05, 2012

Fresh off seven overwhelmingly successful Holiday POPS! performances, the musical magic continues for another season of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops! Four fabulous concert series are planned for the 2011-2012 season....


John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013

Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters' original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Sympho...


STAGE TUBE: The Performances of A CAPITOL FOURTH - NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Megan Hilty and More!
by Kelsey Denette - July 05, 2012

Yesterday, America's national Independence Day celebration kicked off our country's 236th birthday. A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS featured AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips; two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick performing songs from the hit Broadway musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with ...


InDepth InterView Exclusive: Brandon Victor Dixon Talks MOTOWN, A CAPITOL FOURTH On PBS, Plus SCOTTSBORO BOYS, FAR FROM HEAVEN & More
by Pat Cerasaro - July 04, 2013

Last night I had the privilege of taking a look back on an incredibly impressive recent string of major musicals starring the phenomenally talented Brandon Victor Dixon with the leading man himself, ranging from his work last year Off-Broadway in RENT as well as the Williamstown Theatre Festival mou...






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