Photo Coverage: McEntire, Archuletta, et al Rehearse for PBS 'A Capitol Fourth Concert'
This July 4, America's national Independence Day celebration will mark 30 spectacular years on air featuring the most dazzling display of fireworks anywhere in the nation, captured by 18 TV cameras stationed around Washington, D.C.
The 30th anniversary broadcast will be hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, with unrivaled performances from some of the country's biggest musical names - including multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning country music superstar Reba McEntire, legendary R & B artist Gladys Knight, country music sensation Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish), singer David Archuleta (American Idol), and actor and singer John Schneider, as well as world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly and the Choral Arts Society of Washington, under the direction of Norman Scribner.
The July 4th concert finale includes Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" - featuring the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets and complete with live cannon fire provided by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery. Also featured are the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and the State and Territorial Flags of the Military District of Washington.
Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the rehearsals for the concert below.
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Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Marine Drum & Bugle Corps
Jimmy Smits
John Schneider
Reba McEntire
David Archuleta
Lang Lang
Jimmy Smits
David Archuleta
Lang Lang
Audience members
John Schneider
David Archuleta
Lang Lang
Reba McEntire
David Archuleta
Jimmy Smits
David Archuleta
John Schneider
John Schneider
David Archuleta
Guests sing along
Reba McEntire
David Archuleta
John Schneider
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