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Matthew Broderick, Megan Hilty, Kelli O’Hara Among Performers for PBS’ A Capitol Fourth

Megan Hilty
© David Gordon)
Megan Hilty
© David Gordon)

Broadway stars Matthew Broderick, Megan Hilty and Kelli O’Hara will be among the performers for this year’s A Capitol Fourth, to be broadcast live by PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on July 4 from 8pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings), according to reports.

Dancing with the Stars‘ Tom Bergeron will host the event, which will also feature American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, The Voice winner Javier Colon; country singer Josh Turner, pop singer Russell Watson, R&B superstars Kool & The Gang; the National Symphony Orchestra; and a tribute to Team USA honoring the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, featuring composer John Williams.

The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.