Stars Perform at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. (photos)
By • May 31, 2018 0 2802
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna returned to co-host the 29th Annual PBS’s National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C., on May 27, the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. The annual concert to honor our troops, our veterans, and our military families, features a mix of dramatic readings, documentary footage and live musical performances.
Among the performers taking the stage were returning artists Megan Hilty, Alfie Boe, Charles Esten, Leona Lewis, Cynthia Erivo and Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band. The National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly provided the musical backdrop along with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets; a mixed services military chorus; and an Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
In a special segment, the concert marked the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act by paying tribute to the contributions of women in our military throughout history.
View Jeff Malet’s photographs taken during the full dress rehearsal on the night prior to the concert.
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- Nashville star Charles Esten sings “Some Gave All” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- A combined services military chorus performs (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Gary Sinise (left) and Joe Mantegna are once again co-hosts at the National Memorial Day Concert (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Gary Sinise (left) and Joe Mantegna are once again co-hosts at the National Memorial Day Concert (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “The Voice” Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker sings the National Anthem (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “The Voice” Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker sings the National Anthem (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Alfie Boe sings “”He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Actors Brian Tee {left) and John Corbett tell the story of two buddies, Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura and Joe Annello, who survived the deadly combat of the Korea War (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets performed John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes” Photo by Jeff Malet
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- The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Violinist Dan Myers & the Lt. Dan Band (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Leona Lewis sings “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Leona Lewis sings “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Actress Mary McCormack narrates the story of Silver Star recipient Leigh Ann Hester, the 1st woman to receive the Silver Star for combat (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Award-winning actress Allison Janney pays tribute to the contributions of women in our military throughout history. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Cynthia Erivo sings “Requiem for a Soldier” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Cynthia Erivo sings “Requiem for a Soldier” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- A U.S. Coast Guard color guard marches to the “Armed Forces Medley” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- A U.S. Navy color guard marches to the “Armed Forces Medley” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- A U.S. Army color guard marches to the “Armed Forces Medley” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Megan Hilty sings “God Bless America” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Megan Hilty sings “God Bless America” (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Actor Graham Greene narrates the story of Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Bill Rider who was part of the battalion known as “The Walking Dead” at the Battle of Khe Sanh, one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Spensha Baker (in the red gown) leads the cast and audience in the singing of “Lean On Me” at the conclusion of the National Memorial Day Concert (photo by Jeff Malet)
