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Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Mark Twain Prize Talent Lineup

August 1, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

A lineup of leading performers, including Bradley Cooper, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. The program will pay tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Chappelle, and will be broadcasted on PBS stations on January 6, 2020. On-sale and ticketing information for this event will be available at a later date, and sponsorship packages and Party Passes for the Mark Twain Prize gala performance are on sale now.

Live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building with an All-Star Cast featuring Carole King and the Broadway Cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton, a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Sesame Street, Gone West featuring Colbie Caillat, Lindsey Stirling, Keala Settle, Vanessa Williams, Lee Brice, Yolanda Adams, Laine Hardy, Angelica Hale, Maelyn Jarmon and the National Symphony Orchestra

PBS’ 39th annual A Capitol Fourth, the Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition

June 12, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH’s family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country’s 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.

Mary McCormack Joins as Co-Host for 30th Anniversary National Memorial Day Concert in DC

May 16, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT announced today that Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, Mary McCormack will be joining Tony Award-winner and long-time concert host Joe Mantegna to co-host the multi-award winning live show for its 30th-anniversary broadcast, Sunday, May 26th. Also added to the lineup, AMERICAN IDOL Season 17 finalist Alyssa Raghu joins the show for a special performance of the “National Anthem.”

Theatre Revue: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE, a Perrr-fect way to introduce young audiences to theatre

May 12, 2019 Alisha Thomas Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Beloved characters based on the popular PBS award-winning show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, brings social themes to the stage for a young audience, as adults also get a dose of “do better”.

Justin Moore and Jaina Lee Ortiz with the National Symphony Orchestra - Dennis Haysbert, Alison Krauss, Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, with General Colin Powell, Sam Elliott, Patti LaBelle, Gavin DeGraw, - All-Star Line-up Hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise

All-Star Lineup for 30th Anniversary National Memorial Day Concert in DC

May 7, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

PBS’s multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 30th anniversary broadcast hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 30th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

Program to Be Broadcast Nationally on PBS Stations January 6, 2020 at 9 p.m.

Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Mark Twain Prize Recipient: Dave Chappelle

May 7, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Dave Chappelle on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. The program will be broadcast on PBS stations on January 6, 2020. On-sale and ticketing information for this event will be available at a later date, and sponsorship packages for the Mark Twain Prize gala performance are on sale now.

Capital Concerts Celebrates Wins at the 2019 New York Festival International TV & Film Awards

April 10, 2019 TRR News Uncategorized

Two world-renowned television programs produced for PBS, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT and A CAPITOL FOURTH, both won Silver World Medals at this year’s New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards honoring the World’s Best TV & Films℠. Both programs were produced by Capital Concerts with Michael Colbert serving as Executive Producer.

Grammy Winning Artist, Jeannie Seely, Lends Talent to “Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns”

April 4, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27.

We’ll Meet Again With Ann Curry Returns With a Second Season on Nov. 13th

October 4, 2018 TRR News Television, Television News

WE’LL MEET AGAIN returns for a second season of compelling human stories of hope, courage and resilience, exploring some of history’s most dramatic events through the personal experiences of those who lived through them. Executive produced and reported by Ann Curry, WE’LL MEET AGAIN tells the stories of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history who are seeking to be reunited with those who helped them – either physically or emotionally – survive these transformational events. Produced by Blink Films in partnership with Ann Curry, Inc., WE’LL MEET AGAIN Season 2 premieres Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. See the trailer here.

The 2018 National Memorial Day Concert

May 27, 2018 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment

Tonight, the first of the two biggest annual concerts to hit our nation’s capital will air tonight on our own local PBS stations! The 29th Annual National Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This special event continues to honor the men and women who currently serve and have served in the US Armed Forces.