Check out “A Capitol Fourth” on WGBY

See the star-studded line-up for A Capitol Fourth 2012, broadcast LIVE from the West Lawn of U.S. Capitol, July 4, 2012 at 8 pm/ET on WGBY.  

This year’s “A Capitol Fourth” on PBS welcomes a brand new host, Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron, of the hit TV series, “Dancing With the Stars.” Bergeron will lead an all-star cast, which includes “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips, acclaimed Broadway and television star Megan Hilty of NBC’s “Smash;” two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick performing songs from the hit Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It” with four-time Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara; singer-songwriter and winner of “The Voice,” Javier Colon; country music star Josh Turner; R&B superstars Kool & The Gang; renowned tenor Russell Watson; the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly; eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno will host a tribute to Team USA, honoring the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, featuring five-time Academy Award-winner John Williams conducting his “Olympic Fanfare.”Check out a promo here:

You can also check out the program website to view patriotic reflections and even download patriotic ringtones!

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