United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream

Premiered Dec. 31, 2021 | Join host Chita Rivera for a concert taped at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Featuring Delbert Anderson, Jencarlos Canela, Judy Collins, Midori, Sandi Patty, Lea Salonga, Paulo Szot, the Washington Ballet, the American Pops Orchestra and more.

United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America

Premiered Dec. 31, 2020 | From the enormity of COVID-19 to the significant presence of social injustice, this special evening brings us together in the ever-present pursuit of our uniting as one America.

Part of the PBS broadcast for New Year’s Eve, the performances were filmed at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Performances and appearances by Joshua Bell, Renée Fleming, Denyce Graves, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Yo-Yo Ma, Anna Deavere Smith, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patti LaBelle, Juanes, members of the National Symphony Orchestra, the American Pops Orchestra and many more.