A Capitol Fourth

A Capitol Fourth
35th anniversary
GenreMusic/performing arts
Opening theme"The Star-Spangled Banner" (except 1986)
1812 Overture (1986 only)
Ending theme1812 Overture (except 1986)
"The Star-Spangled Banner" (1986 only)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes41
Production
Production locationsNational Mall, Washington, D.C. (1980–2019; 2022–present); broadcast but not live (2020–2021)
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkPBS
ReleaseJuly 4, 1980 (1980-07-04) –
present

A Capitol Fourth is an annual Independence Day concert special broadcast by PBS. It is presented from the west lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and is also simulcast by NPR and the American Forces Network.

The concert typically features performances by guest musicians, as well as the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), the United States Army Presidential Salute Guns Battery, the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), the National Symphony Orchestra, Patrick Lundy and The Ministers of Music, U.S. Army Herald Trumpets and the Choral Arts Society of Washington.[1][2]

One journalist described the event as "a mix of patriotism and pop culture ... as the National Symphony Orchestra launched into Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with accompaniment from an Army artillery squad, a spectacular fireworks display erupted over the Washington Monument. There was something special about being in the nation's capital on Independence Day, surrounded by a few hundred thousand of our fellow citizens."[3]

History

The National Symphony Orchestra began performing Independence Day concerts on the west lawn in 1979. Two years later, the first concert telecast was hosted by E. G. Marshall, with conductor Mstislav Rostropovich and performer Pearl Bailey. It has since become the highest-rated show on PBS.[4][5]

In 2005, A Capitol Fourth begins to broadcast in high definition, with broadcasts in a letterboxed format for viewers with standard-definition television sets watching via either cable or satellite television. The program also introduced a new graphics package to HD.[6]

In 2019, the concert was held alongside Salute to America, a separate Independence Day event organized primarily by then-President Donald Trump. The organizers of A Capitol Fourth indicated that their show remains an independent production that is not affiliated with Trump's event.[7][8]

In 2020, the in-person concert was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although some performances were still recorded live remotely. The special instead incorporated pre-recorded performances (including one that paid tribute to first responders), although the fireworks on the Capitol were still broadcast live.[9] Although restrictions have since been lifted in Washington, D.C., the in-person concert was cancelled again for 2021, as the show had already been planned in advance under the presumption that the in-person concert could not be held.[10] In 2022, after two years of cancellation of the in-person concert, the show returned to the West Lawn of the Capitol.[11]

Cast

Hosts

Tony Danza has served as host twice, in 1998[12] and 2007.[13] Barry Bostwick hosted during several consecutive years prior to 2006, when Jason Alexander hosted. After Danza's second time, Jimmy Smits hosted for the following four years. Tom Bergeron hosted from 2012 to 2014, and again in 2016. Bradley Whitford served as host in 2015. John Stamos hosted in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and co-hosted with Vanessa Williams in 2020.[14][15][16] Williams hosted the show in 2021, and also performed "God Bless America" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing". The 2022 edition was hosted by Mickey Guyton. The 2023 and 2024 editions were hosted by Alfonso Ribiero. Erich Kunzel was music director until his death in 2009. Jack Everly took over as music director.

Performers

Performers over the years have included Roberta Flack and Marvin Hamlisch (1987); Suzy Bogguss (1998); Lee Ann Womack and Ray Charles (2000); Chuck Berry, Aaron Carter and Aretha Franklin (2002); John Williams, Dolly Parton and Kristin Chenoweth (2003); Robin Gibb and Clay Aiken (2004); Stevie Wonder (2006); Hayden Panettiere, Little Richard, and Bebe Neuwirth (2007); Huey Lewis and the News, Taylor Hicks, and Jerry Lee Lewis (2008); Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, Andrew von Oeyen, and the cast of Jersey Boys (2009); Gladys Knight, Lang Lang, and Reba McEntire (2010); Jordin Sparks, Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison, Steve Martin, and the Steep Canyon Rangers;[17] Josh Groban, Little Richard, and the cast of Million Dollar Quartet (2011); Megan Hilty, Phillip Phillips, Matthew Broderick, Kelli O’Hara, Javier Colón, Kool & the Gang, Apolo Ohno, and John Williams (2012); and Williams, Hilty, Manilow, Neil Diamond, Jackie Evancho, Candice Glover, Scotty McCreery, and the cast of Motown: The Musical (2013).[2][4][18]

The 2017 performers included The Beach Boys (with Mark McGrath and host John Stamos, who played drums and guitar), The Four Tops, Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi as The Blues Brothers, Kellie Pickler (her dress rehearsal performance was shown due to Pickler's illness), Trace Adkins, Yolanda Adams, Chris Blue, Sam Moore, Laura Osnes, and Sofia Carson, who performed the national anthem.[19]

Traditions

The concert usually begins with the American national anthem by the National Symphony Orchestra and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, accompanied by a recording artist. Following live entertainment, its finale begins with a rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture by the National Symphony Orchestra (complete with cannon fire from the United States Army Presidential Salute Guns Battery and the concluding verse sung by the Choral Arts Society of Washington), and the National Park Service's fireworks show above the Washington Monument. Following the 1812 Overture, a series of John Philip Sousa's best-known marches are played by the United States Army Band and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.[18][20]

The sole exception was in 1986 when 1812 Overture opened that year’s concert, concluding with the national anthem sung by 5 military chorus groups conducted by Henry Mancini and the national symphony orchestra.

National anthem performers

The National Artistic Achievement Award

The National Artistic Achievement Award has been presented on six occasions during the program for the performer's "dedication to enriching the national legacy of the performing arts":[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ A Capitol Fourth - The Concert, PBS, accessed July 12, 2013
  2. ^ a b "Motown The Musical Cast Performs on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, Broadwayworld.com, July 8, 2013
  3. ^ Eblen, Tom. "Tom Eblen: Being at A Capitol Fourth made me proud to be an American", Lexington Herald-Leader, July 9, 2013
  4. ^ a b Yahr, Emily. "'A Capitol Fourth's broadcast reflects the new Americana: A reality TV parade of stars", The Washington Post, July 3, 2013
  5. ^ "Creation of a National Institution", A Capitol Fourth, PBS, accessed July 12, 2013
  6. ^ "A Capitol Fourth . The Concert". PBS. Archived from the original on June 24, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Evans, Greg (July 2, 2019). "Music Icon Carole King Clarifies 'Capitol Fourth' Performance: So Far Away from Trump". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Trump's July 4 address won't interfere with parade, concert, fireworks in DC". WTOP.com. Hubbard Broadcasting. June 5, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  9. ^ Johnson, Ted (June 22, 2020). "PBS's 'A Capitol Fourth' Plans Virtual Event With Tribute To First Responders, Essential Workers". Deadline. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Johnson, Ted (June 17, 2021). "PBS's 'A Capitol Fourth' Will Feature Pre-Taped Concert And Live D.C. Fireworks". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "After two years of virtual presentations, "A Capitol Fourth" returns - July 4 at 8:00 and 9:30 pm". WOUB Public Media. June 28, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Fired Up For The Fourth". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  13. ^ "PBS' 'A Capitol Fourth' — Hosted by Tony Danza — Airs July 4; Neuwirth Performs - Playbill". Playbill.
  14. ^ Fifield, Kathleen (June 26, 2017). "John Stamos Hosts Annual PBS Concert A Capitol Fourth". AARP. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  15. ^ Matthew Wilson. "New dad John Stamos reunites with the Beach Boys for emotional Capitol Fourth concert". USA TODAY. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  16. ^ Daniel Hautzinger (July 3, 2019). "The Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth' in 2019". WTTW Chicago. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  17. ^ "Watch Steve Martin Sizzle: Videos : Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform on US Capitol Lawn". PBS.org. July 4, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  18. ^ a b Gioia, Michael and Andrew Gans. "The Screening Room: Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Jackie Evancho Perform on A Capitol Fourth" Archived July 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Playbill, July 5, 2013
  19. ^ "A Capitol Fourth - 2017 Performers". A Capitol Fourth. PBS. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  20. ^ a b Gans, Andrew. "Jimmy Smits Hosts A Capitol Fourth; Reba McEntire, David Archuleta Perform" Archived July 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Playbill, July 4, 2010, accessed July 12, 2013

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