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Sutton Foster, Amber Riley & ON YOUR FEET! Cast to Perform on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) to host the festivities....


PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH to Feature Inspiring Olympic Tribute & Celebrate USO's 75th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2016

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday with a special salute to our Olympians and Paralympians as they prepare for Rio....


Christopher Jackson, Auli'i Cravalho & More Set for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT,broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV's IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack....


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Kicks Off A CAPITOL FOURTH with 'America the Beautiful'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, legendary singer Barry Manilow performed 'America the Beautiful' and 'One Voice' with the National Symphony Orchestra. C...


BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Laura Osnes, Leslie Odom Jr., Heather Headley & More!
by Caryn Robbins - July 03, 2017

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr, and the World Premiere of new music from award-winning composer Alan Menk...


Broadway's Phillipa Soo to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH; John Stamos to Host
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2017

Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol....


Laurence Fishburne Joins Joe Mantegna to Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2017

Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne (BLACK-ISH) will join Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) to host the 28th annual edition of PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT....


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Kicks Off A CAPITOL FOURTH with 'America the Beautiful'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, legendary singer Barry Manilow performed 'America the Beautiful' and 'One Voice' with the National Symphony Orchestra. C...


BWW Interview: Laura Osnes Joins A CAPITOL FOURTH Line-Up, Talks Why She's Proud to Be An American
by Steve Schonberg - June 26, 2017

BroadwayWorld had a chance to catch up with Laura Osnes this past weekend to hear about heading to Washington, D.C. and other exciting news, including the recent release of the Bandstand original cast album....


KC and The Sunshine Band Join PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2015

Just announced, household-name 70s dance group, KC and The Sunshine Band, will help to celebrate America's 239th birthday by performing their top-selling, multi-platinum dance hits like '(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,' 'Get Down Tonight,' 'That's The Way (I Like It)' and more as part of A C...


Breaking News: Megan Hilty Will Star in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Gala Concert at City Center This Fall; John Rando to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2015

Megan Hilty will star in New York City Center's annual Gala Annie Get Your Gun: In Concert, a one-night-only performance of the classic Irving Berlin musical, on October 27, 2015. Directed by Tony Award winner John Rando, the Gala will feature The Encores! Orchestra led by Encores! Music Director Ro...


Election Coverage, New & Returning Drama Series & Olympic-Themed Specials Set for PBS Summer Programming
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016

The PBS summer schedule offers comprehensive election coverage, as well as specially themed programs around the 31st Olympiad in August 2016....


Sutton Foster, Amber Riley & ON YOUR FEET! Cast to Perform on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) to host the festivities....


BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson & More!
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2016

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials!...


Photo Flash: Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, ON YOUR FEET! Cast & More on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW Special Coverage - July 05, 2016

Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET!, GLEE's Amber Riley and more performed on last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS. Check out photos from the show and backstage below!...


VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET Cast, Amber Riley & Alisan Porter Perform on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

On last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS, Ana Villafañe, Ektor Rivera and the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET performed a rousing medley of songs from the hit musical....


Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces 2017-18 ADULTS AT LEISURE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2017

Ruth Eckerd Hall announces the Adults At Leisure Series for the 2017-18 season, which includes returning favorites Blue Suede Shoes (The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash), 110 Years of Broadway and the Hitmen In Concert as well as several shows making their debut, including 3 Redneck Tenors, The Modern G...


PBS Travels the Globe for 'Summer of Adventure' Seasonal Features
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2017

PBS travels the globe, from China to Havana and beyond, to give viewers a sweeping look at many of the most fascinating places on Earth...


VIDEO: Sutton Foster Opens PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH with Patriotic Medley
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster opened the 2016 A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS with a rousing patriotic medley last night....


BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler, Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee L...


VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Performs CAROUSEL's 'If I Loved You' on 'Capitol Fourth'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, CATS star Nicole Scherzinger performed a moving rendition of 'If I Loved You' from Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL....


KC and The Sunshine Band Join PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2015

Just announced, household-name 70s dance group, KC and The Sunshine Band, will help to celebrate America's 239th birthday by performing their top-selling, multi-platinum dance hits like '(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,' 'Get Down Tonight,' 'That's The Way (I Like It)' and more as part of A C...


VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET Cast, Amber Riley & Alisan Porter Perform on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

On last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS, Ana Villafañe, Ektor Rivera and the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET performed a rousing medley of songs from the hit musical....


Christopher Jackson, Auli'i Cravalho & More Set for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT,broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV's IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack....


VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Performs CAROUSEL's 'If I Loved You' on 'Capitol Fourth'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, CATS star Nicole Scherzinger performed a moving rendition of 'If I Loved You' from Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL....






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