Neuwirth to Perform on PBS' "A Capitol Fourth"; Danza Hosts
By Andrew Gans
27 Jun 2007
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Bebe Neuwirth
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Tony Danza, who will join the Las Vegas company of Mel Brooks' The Producers in August, will host PBS' annual "A Capitol Fourth" celebration July 4.
Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the 8 PM concert will feature performances from Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, former "American Idol" contestant Elliott Yamin, Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams, recording legend Little Richard, country music star Dierks Bentley and actress-singer Hayden Panettiere. The performers will be backed by the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Erich Kunzel.
The Independence Day celebration will also boast a rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" that features the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets with live cannon fire provided by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery.
"A Capitol Fourth" will air in the metropolitan area on WNET/Channel 13 from 8-9:30 PM ET; check local listings.
For more information visit www.pbs.org/capitolfourth.
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