From the Trenches to Broadway July 23rd

Dear Dispatch Readers,

You are invited to the Doughboy Foundation’s Summer Concert Series for an unforgettable evening of show-stopping tunes from Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, and other legendary composers who made their marks in World War I and on the American musical theatre stage!

📅 EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Location: National WWI Memorial, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Cost: 100% Free

🎺 FEATURED PERFORMERS

• The American Expeditionary Forces Band: The elite world-class ensemble of the Doughboy Foundation.
• Keenan McCarter: A professional baritone vocalist and musical theatre actor based in the Washington, DC area.  Keenan performs in local theatrical productions at Signature Theatre and Arena Stage.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Alabama State University and a Master of Music from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.  In addition to his concert and operatic work, Keenan has made a mark in musical theatre.  He has performed in The Color Purple, Ragtime, and Hair at Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA as well as Shout Sister Shout Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC
• Alexus Monroe:  Alexus is an Alto and has been a singer from a young age.  She attended both the LaVilla School of the Arts and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida.

CHOOSE HOW TO CELEBRATE WITH US

Option 1: Attend In-person in  D.C. Join us in person at the National WWI Memorial. Enjoy open-air seating and beautiful views of the “A Soldier’s Journey” memorial sculpture. Bonus: the first 100 guests receive a free American mini flag!
👉 CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO ATTEND LIVE

Option 2: Watch the Nationwide Livestream Can’t make it to D.C.? Bring the concert straight to your living room or local veteran hall. It is the perfect event to watch together with your family and community.
👉 CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE LIVESTREAM

Thank you for helping us honor American military history and keep the memory of our Doughboys alive through music!

Warmly,

The Doughboy Foundation Team
Doughboy Foundation, Stewards of the National WWI Memorial
1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20004
www.Doughboy.org