A Star-Studded Musical Salute to the Red, White
and Blue
America's grand old flag takes center stage
in the nation's premiere birthday party—an unforgettable evening of soaring
patriotic music ranging from classical to rock 'n' roll, country to the
blues,
Broadcast live nationwide on PBS and overseas
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Featuring:
National Symphony Orchestra
Hosted by Barry Bostwick |
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Richard Chamberlain.
For over four decades, Richard Chamberlain has received critical acclaim for his varied and highly popular roles in television, the stage and film. He became an immediate sensation when MGM launched
its search for a promising young star to take on the title role of a new
television series,
In the world of film, he has appeared opposite Katherine Hepburn in The Mad Woman of Chaillot. Chamberlain's stage appearances include the leading role in Hamlet on the British stage during the late '60s - a feat that no American had dared to do since John Barrymore's performance 40 years earlier. Chamberlain returned to television at the age of 45 and found a new generation of fans in his stirring portrayal of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne in the television mini-series Shogun. Several years later, he starred opposite Rachel Ward in The Thorn Birds, cinching his title as king of the TV mini-series. Chamberlain returned to the stage and portrayed Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady and Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Most recently, he has made two guest appearances on the hit television comedy series The Drew Carey Show. |
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Richard entered the stage looking handsomely groomed and dashing in a black suit, white shirt and starry silk tie fit for the occasion. His voice bright and clear, he sang a few lines of Edelweiss then introduced a musical thank-you note to Richard Rodgers.
Babes in Arms—“The cast, an energetic bunch of youthful unknowns and from that delightful score came this enchanting ballad” (Jerry Hadley, a tenor, sings “Where or When”)
Carousel—“Rodgers and Hammerstein found a way to say what was in the hearts of two people afraid to admit what they were feeling was love” (Jane Monheit, jazz soprano, sings “If I Loved You”)
Spring is Here—“Produced this incredible ballad
that practically shouts out the joy of being in love with unabashedd passion.”
Richard continues,
After the two danced, Richard’s finale for the evening was a joining with Barry Bostwick to sing “Oklahoma”.
It was an emotional evening with the audience
dressed
“God Bless America”,
singing several hits ending with the
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CAPITOL
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