Just in Time Cast Joins July 3 Capitol Fourth Concert as PBS Airs 45th Independence Special
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Updated · Playbill · Jul 2
Just in Time Cast Joins July 3 Capitol Fourth Concert as PBS Airs 45th Independence Special
3 articles · Updated · Playbill · Jul 2
Summary
Matt Magnusson, Olivia Holt and Carrie St. Louis from Broadway’s Just in Time will perform July 3 at A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration at the U.S. Capitol.
PBS will broadcast the concert at 8 p.m. ET, with streaming also available on YouTube and the American Forces Network.
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts a lineup that also includes Patti LaBelle, Trace Adkins, Kool & The Gang, Carly Pearce, Alan Jackson, Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna and the National Symphony Orchestra.
The annual special marks its 45th year and is positioned as a bipartisan Independence Day event tied this year to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Just in Time, a Bobby Darin biomusical that opened on Broadway in April 2025, has been one of Broadway’s best-selling shows and already recouped its initial investment.
Beyond the massive celebrations, what permanent legacy will the nation's 250th anniversary leave for the future?
As D.C. hosts a fair, parade, and concerts simultaneously, how will the city manage the historic influx of visitors?
“A Capitol Fourth” 2026: America’s 250th Birthday Launches with Record Fireworks at Mount Vernon and Star-Studded Concert in D.C.
Overview
On July 2, 2026, Washington D.C. faced an extreme heat wave that forced the closure of the public rehearsal for the "A Capitol Fourth" concert and put the main event at risk of cancellation. Organizers are closely monitoring the situation, with a final decision expected by 10 a.m. on July 3. The heat and humidity also raise the chance of storms, adding to the challenges for the Fourth of July celebrations. These immediate weather-related threats highlight the need for quick decisions and careful planning to ensure public safety during this major national event.