A Capitol Fourth 2024
PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Thursday, July 4, at 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Friday, July 5, at 1 AM & 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sunday, July 7, at 7 PM
Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 PM
The 44th annual edition of A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS, welcomes back iconic actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro to host and perform on America’s National Independence Day celebration with all-star musical and patriotic performances from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway artists. Our country’s 248th birthday party will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks show over our nation’s capital.
The all-star line-up for A CAPITOL FOURTH will feature:
- Legendary Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Smokey Robinson;
- Grammy Award-winning platinum-selling singer and award-winning actress Fantasia (THE COLOR PURPLE);
- Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY, GLEE);
- Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Grammy & Emmy Nominated music legend and “Queen of Percussion,” Sheila E.;
- Multi-platinum-selling neo-soul pop band Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums;
- Musical powerhouse, composer and producer Chloe Flower;
- Grammy Award-nominated disco sensations Sister Sledge, now featuring Sledgendary – They are STILL family!;
- Multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and recording artist Loren Allred (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN);
- Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Britt Stewart (DANCING WITH THE STARS);
- Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast, entrepreneur and best-selling author Shawn Johnson East;
- The National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.