Mary McCormack Steps In for Joe Mantegna at National Memorial Day Concert
Mary McCormack will co-host the 37th annual National Memorial Day Concert on PBS after Joe Mantegna withdrew for personal reasons. Gary Sinise remains the other host. The live broadcast airs Sunday from the U.S. Capitol.
deadline.comMary McCormack will co-host the 37th annual National Memorial Day Concert on PBS after Joe Mantegna withdrew due to unforeseen circumstances. Capital Concerts announced the change days after confirming that Mantegna and Gary Sinise would resume their longtime hosting roles. Mantegna had co-hosted the event for nearly two decades.
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Mantegna stated he would remain in Los Angeles and planned to watch the concert on television. S. Marine and called the event one of the most meaningful projects she has joined. McCormack has performed readings and tributes at the concert for the past nine years. Sinise, who first co-hosted with Mantegna in 2006, continues in his role.
U.S. military members and veterans.
It will mark America’s 250th anniversary and feature performances by Alan Jackson, Andy Grammer, Laura Osnes, Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson and Blessing Offor. Additional appearances include Noah Wyle, Melissa Leo and Jonathan Banks. The National Symphony Orchestra will perform under conductor Jack Everly. m. m. S. Capitol and will be carried on PBS and YouTube.
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