A Capitol Fourth (TV 2006)

This patriotic concert, featuring the cute puppet Elmo of Sesame Street, is performed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It's free and open to the public with no ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Miller

Writer:

Jon Macks

Stars:

Jason Alexander, Kaitlyn Ruth Bayne, Michael Bolton

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Alexander	...	Himself - Host
Kaitlyn Ruth Bayne	...	Singer
Michael Bolton	...	Himself
Kevin Clash	...	Elmo (voice)
Cuba Gooding Jr.	...	Himself
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque	...	Herself (as JoJo)
Jo Dee Messina	...	Herself
Eleanor Robinson	...	Singer
Holly Rone	...	Dancer
Ann M. Stahmer	...	Singer
Vanessa Williams	...	Herself
Stevie Wonder	...	Himself

Storyline

This patriotic concert, featuring the cute puppet Elmo of Sesame Street, is performed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It's free and open to the public with no tickets required, and families from the surrounding areas (Virginia, Maryland and Washington) attend. The finale includes a beautiful display of fireworks over the Washington Monument and a performance of ever-popular 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

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Plot Keywords:

tv special | fourth of july

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Taglines:

America's Independence Day Celebration

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Genres:

Family | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

PBS [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 July 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capital Concerts

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Due to extensive security issues related to public events on the Mall, all performers are required to go through multiple security checkpoints. Additional security measures are also in place to safeguard both performers and dignitaries attending the event. Credentials (badges) are required for all cast and crew, and no one is admitted without them.

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